additional local news - 1913
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, Jan 1, 1913
MALLARD
(County Correspondence)
Miss Mayme LAWHEAD is spending her vacation in Wisconsin with her parents.
Frank MULRONEY of Canada arrived here Saturday. He will spend a couple of
months at his old home before returning.
The people of Mallard were pained Sunday to hear of the death of Mrs. Geo.
DOWNS.
John and Mr. and Mrs. F. DOW of Waterloo are visiting at the parental home
here.
Mr. and Mrs. LITEL of Superior are spending their vacation at the Archie
JOHNSON home.
John JOHNSON and family spent Christmas at John RUPPERT's.
Mrs. JACKSON spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Charles KREIG.
Mrs. Charles STAFFORD has been on the sick list for the past few days.
Miss Elizabeth MUELLER spent Christmas at her home in Plover.
Mrs. DROWN and daughter of Curlew were in Mallard Monday.
Peter MULRONEY and family went to Emmetsburg Sunday.
Mr. PAUL of Minnesota is visiting the LODES families of this place.
Earl HAHN was a Rolfe visitor Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. GHERT visited their children in the country Monday.
Mrs. ANSINGER spent Christmas with her daughters in the country.
CURLEW.
Walter FERGUSON and friend came up from Valley Junction to spend Christmas.
Ernie BRECKLER was an Ayrshire visitor the last of the week.
Mrs. MAHONEY and sons were Ayrshire visitors Tuesday evening.
Lew TROW and Jack BRECKLER were Rolfe visitors Sunday.
Winnie TRESSLER, who is taking osteopath treatment at Boone, is improving.
Her spine is affected.
Mrs. Geo. TRESSLER came home from Boone Thursday evening.
Dr. BEATTY was a caller at the WHITMER home Friday. Mr. McCREARY is
seriously ill.
A ten and one-half pound daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. MATTHIESEN
December 26.
J. CULLEN shipped hogs Saturday.
A farewell party was given in honor of Mrs. Will McBRIDE Saturday afternoon
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. WHITMER.
Mrs. Ora MORGAN is visiting her father here.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. John CULLEN, December 30th.
The people of Curlew were shocked Sunday to hear of the death of Mrs. Geo
DOWNS of pneumonia.
CYLINDER.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. HUGHES, Mrs. R. M. BUTLER, and Mrs. A.H. GARD autoed to
Emmetsburg Saturday afternoon.
Dwight JONES returned to Luverne, North Dakota, Saturday, after spending
Christmas with his mother here.
Alex JOHNSON was an Emmetsburg visitor Monday.
Francis CULLEN and Gus TROY attended the play at Emmetsburg Thursday
evening.
Mrs. John WAGNER of Graettinger was an over Sunday visitor at the Joe
KLEIGLE home near Fairville.
NEWS OF TWENTY YEARS AGO
A Few Items Taken from the Files of the Democrat of December 21, 1892
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Mr. McCREARY of Curlew broke one of his legs a few days ago while operating
a hay press.
L.H. MAYNE will begin his duties as publisher of the Algona Republican
January 1.
K.A. ERSLAND has sold his farm in Vernon township. He talks of moving to
Oregon.
Do not forget the New Year's Ball at JOYCE's hall.
Miss Maggie DONOVAN returned from Minneapolis after an absence of three
months.
Rev. H.J. BROWN, pastor of Free Baptist church at Spencer, is dead.
W.S. FROST will keep 60 cows on his farm in Vernon township next year.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Edward CAHILL Monday of last week.
C.D. PRICE of Ruthven and D.C. TIPP of Vernon townhip are at Humboldt
attending the Northern Iowa Horticultural convention.
Thomas CARMODY was over from Whittemore Sunday visiting friends.
Charles BAHLS of Independence township will have an auction sale December
27.
Misses Grace GROUT and Celia ROCHE are assisting in Val WAGNER's store
during the holiday rush.
George KEINE, Whittemore's grain dealer, was in Emmetsburg Tuesday.
Mr. Sam DYER and Miss Mary B. EDWARDS were married at Ayrshire Thursday.
Mrs. Charles GALLIGER of Elma spent Saturday with her sister, Mrs. M.
MORRISSEY, of this place.
M. GANNON of Keokuk is visiting his brother-in-law, John McCORMICK, of this
place.
A Few Items Taken From the Files of the Democrat of December 28, 1892
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Mr. and Mrs. J.J. SHAW and Mrs. H.W. KENT spent Christmas with relatives at
West Union.
Mrs. J.M. MAHAN is spending the holidays with relatives at Lawler.
Mrs. Alta TURNER is visiting relatives at Odebolt.
Miss Anna STONE is a holiday guest with relatives at Broadhead, Wisconsin.
Henry BECKMAN is spending the week at Garnavillo.
Will CONLON is home from Nora Springs for the holidays.
Dan KELLY and M.L. WEIBEL are home from Des Moines where they are attending
school.
E.B. and Harlan SOPER are home from Cornell college for the holidays.
Miss Clara PEDDIE arrived home from Davenport a few days ago.
Miss Verne ROBBINS is home from Davenport for the holidays.
Miss Edith BURT arrived home from Cedar Rapids a few days ago to remain
until after New Year's. She is attending school at that place.
Charles MUELLER is at Faribault, Minnesota, spending the week with
relatives.
Charles POTTS came home from Iowa Falls a few days ago to spend the holidays
with Emmetsburg relatives.
Mr. MANNING of Allamakee county is visiting his sister, Mrs. P. DUFFY, of
Great Oak.
Jake SKIELS will work the GILBERTSON farm near Graettinger next year.
John RYAN has been spending the past two weeks with his uncle at Marion,
South Dakota.
Art CROUCH is home from Lyons to remain during the holidays.
Mr. Carl PROUTY and Miss Emma DOUGHERTY were married at Hampton December 14.
Mrs. LANNAN of St. Paul is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J.M. MAHAN.
Mrs. N.L. COTTON of Whittemore died a few days ago.
Charles R MEYERS of Denison has bought the Mason City Express Republican.
Mrs. Martin WINTERS of North Washington is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Nicholas ADAMS.
Michael BOLAND of Ackley succeeds Dennis FLYNN as section foreman on the
Milwaukee road.
Mr. DOCHER, a man who represented himself as a priest at LeMars a short time
ago, has been sent to the penitentiary for three years for obtaining money
under false pretenses.
A boy is reported at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John HICKEY.
Dr. KENEFICK has established a Keeley institute at Algona.
Frank McCORMICK is home from LaPorte visiting his parents.
Curtis ARMSTRONG is home from school visiting his parents.
Mr. MOLLISON has just completed a large barn on his farm in Emmet county.
Mr. John HANSON and Miss Sine NIELSON were married in this city December 23.
Mr. Rufus WAGGONER and Miss Clara DREW were married in this city December
24.
Mr. and Mrs. J.P. KIRBY of Estherville spent Christmas with relatives of
this city.
J.L. MARTIN was up from Mallard Christmas day visiting relatives.
Dr. R.C. MOLLISON has opened an office in this city.
After January 15 the firm of SMITH & BENDA will be known as SMITH, BENDA
&
Co.
M.F. KERWICK has presented his little daughter Nellie with a new piano.
Our friend, Patrick KEENAN, remembered us Christmas day by sending a draft
for his subscription for the coming year. he is now located at Albert Lea,
Minnesota.
Miss Maggie McEVOY of Bloomington, Wisconsin, was the guest of E.P. McEVOY
and family Christmas.
The silver in a dollar is now worth 64.49 cents.
Last evening George HOYT received a telegram announcing the death of his
mother at Jackson, South Dakota.
The directors of the new creamery at Crippen are Archie BRYCE, J.B. FIFE,
John BRENNAN, Michael JOYNT, Patrick JOYNT, Daniel MURPHY and John KING.
Business will soon be commenced.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa
27 Jan 1913
Happenings
M.L. BRADY was a business visitor at Spencer Wednesday.
Edwin ANDERSON of Ruthven spent Thursday in Emmetsburg.
Master LeGrand COONAN has been quite ill during the past week.
Miss Mary MAHAN went to Graettinger Friday evening to visit friends for a
few days.
Charles PRINGLE of Vernon township has been quarantined for small pox during
the past week.
W.J. O'BRIEN and Thomas CARMODY of Whittemore were Emmetsburg visitors
Thursday.
An anniversary mass for the late Very Rev. J.J. SMITH was celebrated at
Assumption church this morning.
J.A. SPIES of Graettinger returned from St. Louis Wednesday where he has
been looking after a business interest.
Lawn LEONARD will work the JOHNSON 265 acre farm in Nevada township.
The W.F.M.S. of the M.E. church will meet at the home of Mrs. JOHNSON
Friday, January 31. All are invited.
Mr. RILEY of Amboy, Minnesota, visited his sister, Mrs. Thomas O'CONNOR of
this place several days during the past week.
The Catholic Ladies' Aid society of the Graettinger Catholic church will
meet at the home of Mrs. BOSOLD, Thursday, January 30.
Joseph WOLLNER will have an auction February 26. He is preparing to move to
Oregon. His add will appear in a future issue of this paper.
Mr. and Mrs. M.M. MAHER of Ruthven came over from Ruthven Wednesday to
attend the funeral of Claudie MURPHY, who was a niece of Mrs. MAHER.
Mrs. L.P. DUHN has been quite ill during the past ten days. Mr DUHN was also
quite sick for some time but is, we are pleased to report, much better.
ZAHRNDT, JOYNT & Co., have their new implement building pretty well under
headway. It will be large and roomy. It is situated back of their [???]
building.
Daniel WESTERGARD of Graettinger was an Emmetsburg visitor Wednesday. he and
his brother Hans were among the pioneers of the northwest part of the
county.
Mrs. Daniel MURPHY and daughter, Eva, of Emmetsburg township, returned from
Chicago a few days ago where they had been visiting relatives for about
three weeks.
Matt DONOVAN was a Sheldon visitor Thursday.
Leland COONAN, who has been very ill, is much better.
The M. & St. L people are making extensive improvements in their yard at
Ruthven.
Miss Margaret GUERDET of Graettinger spent hte last of the week with
Emmetsburg friends.
John JONES, John COALBURN and John THOMPSON of Ayrshire were visitors in
Emmetsburg Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard McNALLY of Ayrshire were called to this city Thursday
by the death of Claudie MURPHY.
A.W. PEARSON, Ole OSKVIG, Geo. CHRISTOPHER, and Theodore REINDERS were among
the Mallard visitors to Emmetsburg Saturday.
Special meetings were held in the M.E. church at Ruthven every evening
during the past week. Rev. W.O. TOMPKINS had charge of them.
P.R. WELLS has the contract for the construction of the new K.P. building at
Mason City. It will be three stories high. It will be a fine building.
Henry EISLER was up from West Bend Wednesday evening. He owns the old H.H.
JACOBS farm He bought it a number of years ago for $28 per acre.
Oscar NORLAND recently returned from Story county where he had been visiting
friends for some time. He reports that there is more snow in that locality
than in this county.
Thomas WELLS of Mason City was in Emmetsburg visiting friends and attending
the entertainment at The Iowa Thursday. He played in the STAR orchestra
during the evening.
A. TREADGOLD was up from Eagle Grove the last of the week greeting old
friends. He wants all the late local news from Emmetsburg, so he came in and
subscribed for the Demcrat.
James AYLWARD has a contract for four miles of tiling on Drainage Ditch No.
48 in Ellington township. He is using tile ranging in size from 8 to 30
inches. He has a force of fourteen men.
The News says that Mr. and Mrs. C.J. McKITTRICK are again comfortably
located at Spencer. They were in Oregon or Washington for several years.
They were residents of Emmetsburg twenty years ago.
We understand that there are a number of cases of smallpox in Vernon
township. Mr. PRINGLE and one or two other parties are quarantined. The
disease is of a very mild form.
L. REIHSEN has rented the store room in the W.I. BRANAGAN brick building in
which the Democrat office is located. He will put in a fine new outfit and
will have one of the best meat markets in northern Iowa. He will take
possession in early March.
S.J. QUAM of Cylinder, who was in Emmetsburg Saturday evening informs us
that he has been a widower since last July. Mrs. QUAM went to Minnesota at
that time to visit a daughter and has since been absent. However, she will
be home in a few days.
One of the most disappointed men in Emmet county last Thursday evening was
George LORIMER, who was quarantined for smallpox and was not able to attend
the Robert Burns program, which was rendered in this city. He is one of the
most enthusiastic as well as one of the most deserving Scotch men in
northern Iowa. The citizens of Emmetsburg are always glad to welcome him on
such occasions.
Mr. BUSH, who has been living on the old John DOOLEY farm south of town,
will move onto the D.J. PARTELLO place in Nevada township. Mr. REESE, who
has occupied the PARTELLO place, will become a resident of Minnesota, having
bought a farm in that state some time ago. J.P. CARNEY will move onto the
DOOLEY farm to be vacated by Mr. BUSH. He purchased the place last fall. It
will make him a convenient, suitable home.
W.H. BERKLER informs us that he and John SCOTT have formed a partnership and
that they will conduct a fine garage on Main street during the coming
season. Messrs. SOPER, SAUNDERS, and LINDERMAN have agreed to put them up a
fine cement garage building. It will be 48x20 feet and will be one story
high. A heating plant will be placed in the basement. There will be three
large rooms. The one in the rear will be used for repair work, the central
one for the use of livery autos and the front for displaying new autos. They
have the agency for the Ford, Marion and one or two other good machines. Teh
yare making calculations for a prosperous season's business.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, Jan 15, 1913
Friday Mr and Mrs W.J. TYSON received word that a son was born to Mr and Mrs
Paul CASE a few days ago. This is good news to their many local friends.
They reside at some point in California.
Charles ELLIOTT is the new editor of the Carroll Times. He succeeds C.H.
REESE, who has gone to York, Nebraska, to take charge of a paper. The former
editor, W.H. WAHL, has been temporarily in charge of the paper.
Wm. J STEINER of the Mallard Independent was a pleasant caller Saturday. As
usual, he was full of business. He reports that the people of Mallard are
according him generous patronage. He is an upright, deserving young man.
John HENNINGS, who lives three miles east of Mallard, will have a public
sale tomorrow. Mr. HENNINGS has a good list of property.
The ladies of the Congregational church will serve a Scotch supper in their
church parlors Thursday, January 23rd. The supper begins at 5:30 and will
consist of roast beef and brown gravy, baked mutton, cranberry mold, mixed
pickles, mashed rutabagas, baked beans, mashed potatoes, white bread,
currant loaf, soda scones, oat meal bannocks and cheese, Scotch short bread,
light and dark cake, tea and coffee. Everybody please come. Price, 35 cents.
Mr and Mrs Patrick JOYNT moved to this city about ten days ago and are now
comfortably located in one of the McLAUGHLIN residences, which they bought
during the fall. It is situated south of the residence occupied by Mr and
Mrs AGNEW. Mr. and Mrs. JOYNT were pioneers in Emmetsburg township and they
well deserve a rest from many years of hard and patient toil. The Democrat
wishes them many years of health and happiness as residents of Emmetsburg.
Mrs. Paul SCHENDEL was called to Wilmot, South Dakota, Friday by the serious
illness of her mother, Mrs. HOYER.
Capt. and Mrs E SOPER left Saturday evening for Tampa, Florida, to spend the
winter. They will also spend some time at Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Miss Lucile LAMBE of Graettinger returned to Dubuque last Thursday to resume
her studies at Mt St Joseph Academy.
R.H. MILLER and A.E. FRINK of the Cylinder neighborhood were business
visitors in Emmetsburg Monday. Both were pleasant callers at the Democrat
office.
Mr .TISHENBANNER, the well known good road booster, has been appointed
postmaster of Gilmore City. He seems to know something about politics as
well as good roads.
The Democrat is pleased to learn that George E LONG, editor of the Manson
Journal, who recently underwent a surgical operation for cancer, is doing
nicely and that his chances for recovery are considered reasonably hopeful.
Two brothers of young BURKE, who was killed near Graettinger last week,
arrived Monday morning to take their mother's remains home with them. The
funeral will be held at St. Mary's, Kansas. The news of the accident must
have been a rather sudden blow to the brothers and other members of the
family.
The annual meeting of the shareholders of the American Savings bank of
Graettinger was held January 7, 1913. The directors elected for the ensuing
year are J.A. SPIES, E.A. BAUMGARTNER, John GRAETTINGER, Preston FUHNESTOCK,
Fred SPIES, C.C. LARSON and J.B. LAMBE. It was decided to increase the
capital stock to $20,000.
Mr. B.A. FUNK, son of Hon. A.B. FUNK, of Spirit Lake was married a few days
ago to Miss Gertrude JENKS, daughter of a Presbyterian minister of Omaha,
Nebraska. Mr FUNK has for some time been assistant cashier of the Spirit
Lake National bank, but he has given up the position and will leave in a
short time for western Canada to take charge of his father's large real
estate interests.
The annual meeting of the shareholders of the Emmetsburg Creamery company
will be held at teh office of Secretary L. STUEHMER in this city January 20.
I.T. CARTER returned from Clinton, Iowa, the first of the week. He visited
Lyons and Fulton, Illinois, while away. He is selling a large number of his
skinning knives.
Geo. BEATTY, who lives on one of A.W. WAGNER's farms, will have a sale next
Tuesday, January 21. He lives four miles north of Emmetsburg on the east
side of Medium Lake.
An excellent cut of Mr CARROLL, formerly of Curlew now of Marshall,
Minnesota, appeared in Sunday's Register and Leader. Mr CARROLL has for sale
about 10,000 acres of choice land in the vicinity of Marshall and he is
doing a fine business. The Democrat is pleased to learn of his prosperity.
Wednesday evening the Spencer basket ball five defeated the Company K team
at the Armory by a score of 22 to 21. Teh game was a fast and interesting
one. The members of the Company K club apparently did not make a very good
showing until the close of the contest. With only ten minutes left to play,
Spencer was leading by a score of 22 to 5, but the local players gingered up
and almost overcame the visitors' lead. The members of the Spencer quintette
were gentlemanly fellows and play good basketball. BROWN and FOY played
forwards for the Emmetsburg team, with KETCHEN and NOLAN at center and BEEBE
and DENEEN as guards.
Lloyd REFSELL arrived in Des Moines Monday from New London, Ohio, where he
had been visiting friends for two weeks. There has been considerable snow in
Ohio during the present winter. Mr REFSELL spent a couple of days at
Cleveland. He says it has become a very large and decidedly prosperous city.
Many of its leading business houses are as good as can be found in Chicago.
The new Statler hotel can not be surpassed by any house west of New York.
Mr. REFSELL visited his brother at Grinell for a day before coming to Des
Moines. He has been promised a good position in the lower house of the
legislature and will doubtless remain there until the close of the session.
Dr. KULP has been quite successful in securing positions for our Palo Alto
citizens.
Friday L. REIHSEN received a telegram from Mr. HALBACH of Milwaukee stating
that his white Plymouth Rock cockerels and hens had won most of the better
class of prizes at the International Poultry show at Springfield, Illinois.
Mr. HALBACH is a wholesome hardware merchant at Milwaukee. He owns a small
poultry farm near that place. Mr. REIHSEN bought his eggs of Mr HALBACH when
he first commenced to raise white Plymouth Rocks. Over 255 birds were
exhibited in the several classes at the Springfield show.
Father NUGENT of Des Moines left for Europe Sunday evening in company with
his brother, Attorney NUGENT, and Father ROMANELLI. They will remain abroad
for several months.
Jacob HENG, who has been visiting relatives in Fairfield township since
Christmas, will leave Friday for Barnesville, Minnesota. He and his brother
John own a big farm seven miles from that place. They had good crops this
year. Land sells in that locality for $35 to $50 per acre.
Mr and Mrs M.L. BROWN will leave for Los Angeles, California, to-morrow
where they will remain until May. Mrs. H.C. SHADBOLT will accompany them as
far as Deming, New Mexico, where she will spend several months with Mrs
JACOBS. The Democrat hopes they all have a pleasant trip.
Mrs. John McCORMICK, Sr. is still very ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
J.D. HIGGINS of Great Oak. No hopes are entertained for her recovery.
WERE MARRIED WEDNESDAY
Mr James Blaine McALLISTER and Miss Manda A KERBER
Mr James Blaine McALLISTER and Miss Manda A KERBER were united in marriage
at the Congregational parsonage in this city last Wednesday evening at four
o'clock, Rev. J.E. BRERTON officiating. They were unattended. They left on
the evening passenger for Sherlock and Waverly where they spent a few days
visiting relatives and friends. They arrived home Monday evening.
The bride is a daughter of Mr and Mrs John KERBER, who live a short distance
east of this city. She is a young lady whose pleasing personality and many
excellent qualities of mind and heart have endeared her to those who know
her. All will, we are confident, be delighted to learn that she is able to
remain permanently in our community. The groom is a son of Mrs and Mrs E.R.
McALLISTER, who are among the well known and worthy pioneer residents of our
locality. He is a young man of decision, industry, and true worth and will
no doubt, in due time, win his way to the front. Mr and Mrs McALLISTER will
commence housekeeping on one of the A.W. WAGNER farms in Great Oak township.
The Democrat wishes them the many and substantial blessings they so well
deserve.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
19 March 1913
St. Patrick's Day Fittingly Observed.
High Mass at Assumption Church, Ladies Serve Meals and "Handy Andy"
Rendered
at The Iowa in the Afternoon and Evening.
Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather the St. Patrick's day
exercises, which were held in this city on Saturday instead of Monday, were
fairly well attended and they were very creditable. At ten o'clock a number
of the Ancient Order of Hibernians walked to Assumption church where they
attended high mass. At the close Very Rev. P.F. FARRELLY preached one of the
most instructive and scholarly St. Patrick's day sermons ever heard in this
part of Iowa. In his opinion, St. Patrick should be ranked with the greatest
of Christ's apostles. No one in the history of Christianity had done more to
spread the light of faith and no one had labored with more lasting benefits
to religion and to humanity. The name of Ireland's greatest saint is revered
throughout the civilized world. He was a close relative of St. Martin of
Tours, one of the pious and learned men of the fourth century. At the age of
16 he was sold as a slave. He spend six years in captivity, during which
time he herded sheep in Ireland. While in servitude he learned much about
the beliefs and the customs of the pagan Druids and he also became familiar
with the Celtic language. He finally escaped from Ireland. He spent several
years in the school of the celebrated Germain and he also studied for some
time in the institution of southern France. Palladius visited Ireland before
St. Patrick, but his mission was not successful. Finally Patrick was
consecrated a bishop and Pope Celestine commissioned him to convert Ireland
to christianity. He spent 60 years in the island, often undergoing great
hardship, but in most cases he was kindly received and his conversions were
surprisingly numerous. He built churches and schools and encouraged Christian
progress in all parts of the country. He had great faith in the power of
prayer. He often prayed one hundred times each night and as often during the
day. God bestowed special spiritual blessings on him and granted him the
power to perform miracles. St. Patrick prayed and fasted for forty days on
Croagh Patrick and fervently asked God to give to the Irish people the grace
to persevere in their devotion to their religion. During his life he
consecrated 850 bishops. Two hundred years later Ireland became known
throughout western Europe as the "Land of Saints and Scholars". The
successful efforts of the Irish missionaries in assisting in the conversion
of parts of Germany, France and northern Italy are now acknowledged by all
impartial students of continental history. Father FARRELLY referred briefly
to the centuries of persecution which the Irish people had undergone because
of their loyalty to their religion and he appealed to his listeners to
cherish fondly their faith which had been preserved for them amid such
trials and sacrifices. It is needless to day that the sermon made a profound
impression on all who heard it.
At noon and in the evening elegant meals were served in the basement of St.
Thomas church by the Assumption ladies. The ladies were liberally patronized
considering the day and they had an abundance of choice victuals for all who
called. They also conducted a bazaar during the afternoon. The net receipts
were $166 for the dinner and $80 for the bazaar.
"Handy Andy" at The Iowa.
In the afternoon the Irish comedy, "Handy Andy," was presented at The
Iowa
by home talent. There was a large house during the afternoon and in the
evening every seat was taken. T.J. COONAN played the character of "Squire
Egan." His appearance and his voice made him a favorite with the audience.
He was as good as a professional. C.J. McNALLY as "Mr Murphy", W.P.
KERWICK
as "Mr. Furlong," and Jas. W. NEARY as "Edward O'Connor"
more than sustained
the characters they impersonated. Better selections could not have been made
for the cast. "Dick Dawson" found a realistic representation in P.J.
WALSH
and M. MILLER, as "Squire O'Grady," made things warm enough for
"Mr.
Furlong" to suit the most critical audience. Carl BERGER's part was not
difficult, but he did exceedingly well. As "Oonah Rooney" Miss Mary
O'BRIEN
proved herself the winsome, happy, cheerful Irish girl it became her to
represent, while Miss Vera RUTLEDGE appeared in the difficult, pathetic part
of "Mad Nance." He interpretation of her lines were decidedly
realistic As
"Fanny Dawson", Miss Julia DRUMMY did all that the exacting
impersonation
required. She proved herself a sweet, talented singer, rendering most
creditably "There in Only One Ireland" and responding to a hearty
encore
with " When I Dream of Old Erin." Miss Rose CARMODY sang "Isle of
Dreams"
and "The Days of the Kerry Dance." She has real ability as a vocalist.
Both
selections were highly pleasing to the large audience.
The Gaelic visitors, Michael GRAHAM and John RYAN of Chicago, showed the
cleverness and the skill of their race in dancing reels, jigs, honrpipes,
the "Blackbird," "Humors of Bandon," and
"Connaughtman's Rambles". There are
perhaps no better dancers in the United States. They are young gentlemen and
they make friends whenever they come to Emmetsburg. They added much to the
pleasing and entertaining features of the evening's exercises. The writer
has never seen better work on the stage by amateurs. They have reason to
feel proud of their efforts. The afternoon receipts were $78 and the
evening's $267, making a total of $345.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, Mar 19, 1913
O.L. BECK Promoted.
O.L. BECK, who was the Rock Island agent at this place for a number of
years, has been promoted from traveling auditor to a position in the
auditor's office at the headquarters in Chicago. He will move his family to
that city. He is a brother of Curt and Art BECK of this city. He is a very
capable railroad man. His many Emmetsburg friends will be pleased to learn
of his success.
ADDITIONAL LOCALS
Mrs. C.R. VANGORDEN spent Sunday at Des Moines.
B PRATT was a passenger to Grinnell Monday evening.
P.E. JONES was a business visitor at the Twin Cities the first of the week.
Supt. Margaret RYAN was at Ayrshire the last of the week visiting schools.
W.E.G. Saunders and son George were passengers to Des Moines Monday evening.
Miss Claudie LAUGHLIN will leave for Cedar Falls today to take a short
course in the Iowa State Teachers' College.
Miss Mildred DALY will leave for Cedar Falls today to resume her studies at
the Iowa State Teachers' College. She was home for a short vacation.
Arthur ANDERSON went to Jewell Junction Monday morning to attend the funeral
of his aunt, Mrs. STOCKDALE, who was killed in the wreck on the Union
Pacific near Gothenberg, Nebraska on Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph WOLLNER and family and one of Mr .WOLLNER's nieces left
for Portland, Oregon, Monday where they will make their future home. They
lived in this locality for many years, during which time they made many warm
friends. They are upright and most deserving people and will soon be
recognized for their worth in any community in which they decide to locate.
The best wishes of all our citizens will accompany them to their new home.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
26 March 1913
A.B. CARTER has moved into the J.C. BENNETT residence a short distance from
the home of H.H. COOK.
J.B. SMITH, a real estate dealer of Lake City, was looking after business
interests in Emmetsburg Monday evening.
Dr. BOWES of Livermore was an Emmetsburg visitor Saturday evening. He came
to buy a piece of land but it did not suit him.
The Burt Monitor claims there are 35 cases of small pox at Algona, but the
local newspapers do not appear to know anything about them.
A new boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph MULRONEY of this city
last Wednesday. Their many friends extend congratulations.
B.W. DEVINE, who spent Sunday with his brother-in-law, Anton KAJEWSKI, of
Fairfield township, returned home Monday evening.
By January 1 there will be one automobile in use in the United States for
every 75 people. Machines will soon have to come down in price.
The W.A. of Trinity church will meet at the home of Mrs. ILLINGWORTH Friday
afternoon, March 28, at three o'clock. All are cordially invited.
A new boy recently arrived at the home of Mrs. and Mrs. Dennis CARROLL, Jr.,
of Emmetsburg township. Their many friends are pleased to learn of the good
news.
James WASHINGTON of Ruthven was in Emmetsburg Monday. He recently returned
from Omaha where he had been attending a business college for several
months.
Edward and Herbert TAYLOR arrived from Lena, Wisconsin, a few days ago to
work on the Boyd section farm southwest of this place. Mr. HOLDER has charge
of the place.
Wednesday we enjoyed a call from Jens MADSEN who recently came from Illinois
and moved onto the Frank SPRAGUE farm near Cylinder. Mr. SPRAGUE lives at
Joliet, Illinois.
We notice again that W.J. O'BRIEN has again been elected president of the
school board at Whittemore. Emmetsburg gentlemen are very prominent and
influential in the business and official affairs of our sister town.
Quite a number of the Knights of Columbus had arranged to go to Ruthven
Monday morning to attend the funeral of John DAILY but they had to abandon
their trip on account of the lateness of the morning train from the east.
About fifty of our citizens went to Spencer Friday evening to attrend the
district oratorial contest. They were, of course, greatly interested in the
success of Miss Mary ARMSTRONG and it is needless to say that they were
disappointed when she was not even given second place by the judges.
J.S. ROBINSON of West Bend was looking after real estate interests in
Emmetsburg Monday.
Samuel WATSON, one of the pioneer residents of Storm Lake, died a few days
ago at the age of 90.
Peter JENSEN, son of J.C. JENSEN of Lost Island township, died few days ago
of pneumonia. He was 23 years of age.
Do not forget Miss Nellie A. DUGAN's public sale Thursday, April 3. See her
ad in this week's Democrat.
We notice by the Rolfe papers that Anthony FINN is planning on returning to
that place. He has been living in Gilmore for some time.
Mrs. KELLY, mother of Mrs. T.B. WALSH and Mrs. T.J. McGOEY, who was very ill
at Ayrshire for some time, is able to be about again.
Miss Mabel SIMONSON arrived home from Evanston, Illinois, last Saturday
where she had been attending school. She will remain for some time.
Marshal BRENNAN says that when a newly married man commences running around
at night it is not long before he exceeds the speed limit.
Mrs. THOMPSON, wife of Tony THOMPSON, the wrestler, has been very ill in the
hospital at Milford for some time. She is, however, improving.
John DORWEILER has completed a new barn on his farm east of West Bend. His
old barn was destroyed by fire some time ago. We glean from the Journal.
Philip BOUGH of this city will hold a public sale of horses and mules at the
Rock Island livery barn next Saturday.
The Mail says that Rev. Father SWEENEY of this city visited his parents at
Sheldon last week. He was on his way to Sioux City to attned the Holy week
exercises.
Mrs. H.C. SHADBOLT recently returned from New Mexico where she had been
spending some time. She is, it is needless to say, glad to be back in
Emmetsburg again.
James J. REGAN, national president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, who
delivered an address in Emmetsburg a couple of years ago, is now editor of
the Irish Standard of Minneapolis.
Miss Louis MONTGOMERY, daughter of P. MONTGOMERY, of Graettinger, returned
to Cedar Falls Sunday evening. She had been spending her Easter vacation at
home. She is a student at the Iowa State Teachers' college.
The ladies of the second ward will hold a market at the drug store of M.L.
BRADY next Saturday afternoon. The proceeds will go towards paying for the
water works improvement in the local cemeteries.
Mrs. and Mrs. J.J. NEWMAN who came to Emmetsburg a week ago to attend the
funeral of P. DUGAN, returned to Spring Valley, Illinois, last evening. Mrs.
NEWMAN is a sister of Mr. DUGAN and the only surviving member of the family.
Mr. NEWMAN is the Northwestern station agent, and yard master at Spring
Valley, a place of 8,000. He has been engaged in railroading since 1879. He
has been at Spring Valley for twenty years.
Mrs. Elmer STEIL returned from West Bend Monday. She had been spending
Easter with her parents at that place.
Miss Edna GUSLAND has been at Dickens for some time taking care of Mack
BRUCE, who has been very will with pneumonia.
Miss Claus NEVE of Gilmore, Pocahontas county, sold 2,120 dozen eggs during
the past year. She received $339.09 for them.
Joseph, son of Patrick BANNON, who lives near Hoprig, had one of his legs
broken a few days ago while unloading a gasoline engine.
Miss Nora KNUDTSON, who has been attending a school at Northfield,
Minnesota, returned to Ruthven a few days ago to visit relatives.
Harry GODDEN was looking after some business matters at Mason City last
week. He now has charge of his father's business at Estherville.
East-bound travelers on the Milwaukee road say the snow is very deep in the
region of the Black Hills. In some places there are drifts 40 feet high.
Mrs. P.J. NALLY spent Thursday and Friday at Mallard. While there she was a
guest of Mr. and Mrs. CARMICHAEL. Her daughter Miss Mayme NALLY, teaches in
the Mallard schools.
In our account of the death of Patrick DUGAN last week the date of his birth
should have been August 12, 1868. he was born at Braidwood, Illinois, The
other dates and facts are substantially reported.
P.J. NALLY informs us that his father died in Ireland February 27. His
mother died just two weeks before. He and his sister, Mrs. P.J. COLLINS of
this city, have the sympathy of our many citizens in their bereavement.
Mrs. and Mrs. M.W. JOYNT of West Bend spent Sunday with relatives and
friends in this city.
Mrs. and Mrs. John ELLIS spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. BROWN of
Estherville.
Mrs. GRIZELLE, a sister of Mrs. W.E. LOSEY, returned to Rock Rapids Friday.
She had been visiting this city for a short time.
Mrs. and Mrs. W.E.G. SAUNDERS was called to Toronto, Canada Friday by the
illness of one of their sons who is atending school at that place.
Ed KANE and Ed BOUGH left for Bullock, South Dakota, last evening. They will
go by way of Aberdeen and Bowman, North Dakota. Both own homesteads near
Bullock.
J.G. SPRINGSTEEN, of Arnolds Park, who committed rape on the person of Ora
LONGHARD some time ago, has been convicted and sent to the penitentiary. The
girl was only fourteen years of age.
G.L. TREMAIN has retired as president of the People's Bank of Humboldt. He
was a pioneer in the business. He is succeeded by F.A. AYERS. W.W.
STEARNS,
who has been cashier, also retires.
Mrs. and Mrs. Mike BURNS of Sanborn have just returned from California where
they spent the winter. Mr. BURNS is one of the oldest conductors on the
Milwaukee line. He runs west from Sanborn.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Palo Alto Co, IA
23 Apr 1913
SPEAKS OF FIFTY YEARS AGO
James HOGAN on His Visit to Emmetsburg in 1861
James HOGAN, who recently visited his sister, Mrs. James HICKEY, of Vernon
township, gave our reporters a very interesting account a few days ago of
his first trip to this county in March, 1861. Mr. and Mrs. HICKEY formerly
resided in Philadelphia. Soon after they moved west he decided he would come
and visit them. Speaking of the affair he said:
"When Mr. and Mrs. HICKEY came to Iowa they located in this county,
settling
on the west bank of the river about three miles southwest of the present
town of Emmetsburg. They kept a postoffice at their home for a number of
years. The nearest town to them was Fort Dodge. They had to haul their
provisions from Iowa City. There were, I think, about ten families in the
county at that time. I remember all of the names very well, but it would
take too much space to list them. That was in March, 1861."
"But now let me tell you of my experience. My parents remained at
Philadelphia after Mr. and Mrs. HICKEY came to Iowa. I remember they used to
receive letters from my sister, postmarked Fort Dodge, Webster county, Iowa.
I was then a boy of twelve years of age. I thought Iowa was the jumping off
place out west. one day I made up my mind that I would go and see my sister.
The only address I had was Fort Dodge, Webster county, Iowa. I tied up my
shirt in a little package, bought a few ginger cakes, tied them in a
handkerchief and started out on my long journey. I had about 40 or 50 cents
in my pocket. Some time later I was found in a railway box car by the
brakemen. They took me to the caboose and cared for me. When I reached
Pittsburg they sent me free from there to Chicago. There the agent put me in
charge of the conductor of a train on the C.D. railroad. I had no difficulty
in reaching Dubuque where the conductor brought me to one of hte best hotels
and paid my bill. He told the conductor who was coming west on the Illinois
Central to bring me as far as Farley, which, if I remember correctly, is
about sixty miles this side of Dubuque. The Illinois Central conductor paid
my hotel expenses and my fare on the old Concord coach to Fort Dodge. I soon
found myself in a very wild country compared to Philadelphia, but when I
reached Fort Dodge I discovered that I had not yet arrived at the end of my
journey. The people of that place told me that Mr. and Mrs. HICKEY lived
fifty or sixty miles up the Des Moines river, Keiron MULRONEY was at that
time carrying the mail from Fort Dodge to the Irish settlement in this
locality. He also made one trip a week to Spirit Lake. I got a chance to
ride with Mrs. MARTIN and her sister, who were going to Spirit Lake to
settle some business for the estate of her husband who was killed by the
Indians a short time before. There were two teams and wagons in our party.
The wagon in the lead broke down and left Mrs. MARTIN, her sister, and two
children and myself to come on. It was snowing at the time and we cound not
see the road. We got lost and were very much alarmed when James HICKEY and
some of his neighbors came out with lanterns and found us along the river.
They took us into camp. That night there was a party at the home of Jack
MULRONEY. When we got htere we found them all having a good time. There was
a warm fire and many of the people there were dancing. There was plenty of
fine victuals on the table. Of course I need not say that I was a hungry boy
and enjoyed a good meal.
"The next morning mr. HICKEY, who was my brother-in-law, drove in front of
the house wit ha yoke of oxen, the first I had ever seen. We got into the
wagon and started for home.
"During the summer Mr. HICKEY and Andy HOOD surveyed five townships on the
west side of the river. I was the kid who drove the oxen. I hauled stakes
for the surveyors. After this work was done I did not remain very long in
this locality. I wanted to go back home again so my sister gave me five
twenty dollar gold pieces adn I started back for Philadelphia. John F.
DUNCOMBE was on his way to Fort Dodge from Spirit Lake. He took me with him.
>From Ft. Dodge I started for Des Moines. I was placed in charge of another
lawyer from Des Moines. I took the steamer, Iowa Falls, the last steam boat
that went down the Des Moines River. It was bound for Keokuk. From that
place I went to New Orleans.
"To make a long story short, I have traveled from British America to the
Gulf of Mexico and from Maine to the Rocky Mountains. I have been on all the
navigable streams that flow into the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and on all
of the great lakes except Superior. I have been on the Chesapeake and
Delaware bays, the Pamico and Albemarie sound of North Carolina, in the
Dismal Swamp of Virginia, on the James, Potomac, Roanoke, Rappahannock
rivers and in various other places. I started out young and have had quite
an experience as a traveler. I am at present living at Hobart, Oklahoma,
where I conduct a Eurpoean hotel. It is needless to say that I am enoying my
visit to Emmetsburg. I have met a number of the early settlers who were here
in 1861 and 1862, and have spent a great many pleasant hours talking about
old times."
The Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto Co, IA
9 Apr 1913
J.A. SPIES was down from Graettinger last Thursday.
Father CARROLL of Ayrshire spent Thursday in Emmetsburg.
Alex RUTHVEN of Ruthven spent Thursday in Emmetsburg.
William RUTHVEN has reshingled his residence and has otherwise improved it.
Earl BROWN has ordered a new hog house built on his place on which Mr. KELSH
lives.
Barny FARRELL recently returned from Chicago where he had been with a car of
hogs.
Miss Ida SORENSON recently arrived in this city to visite her parents and
other relatives.
Mayor CAMERON of Graettinger spent Thursday in this city. He was serving as
a witness in court.
W.DITCH of Richmond, Virginia, recently spent a short time at West Bend. He
was called there by the illness of his mother.
Harold O'BRIEN and Francis FLEMING of Whittemore were Emmetsburg visitors
Friday evening. They came to attend the hop at the armory.
Mrs. J.F. ROWE has rented a residence near the Lutheran church. It has been
occupied by Dr. ASHLEY and family. She sold her home in the northeast part
of town some time ago.
Mrs. NELSON, mother of Nels NELSON, has been quite ill during the past week.
She is somewhat advanced in years. Her many friends hope soon to hear of an
improvement in her condition.
Father COSTELLO, accompanied by Father NOLAN of Eagle Grove, were Emmetsburg
visitors Wednesday. They had been up in Vernon township looking for ducks
but they could not find any.
Miss Laura ILLINGSWORTH was quite ill several days last week.
W.J. TYSON was a business visitor at West Bend Wednesday.
Deputy Sheriff McNALLY was a West Bend visitor Wednesday.
Mrs. PIERSON of Graettinger was an Emmetsburg visitor Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. HAHN of Mallard were Fort Dodge visitors last week.
L.D. SMITH is enlarging his residence. He resides in the second ward.
Miss C.M. JOHNSON recently enjoyed a visit from Mr. and Miss DARG of
Humboldt.
The people of Hampton are arranging for 42 blocks of paving during the
coming year.
Miss Nora DUNIGAN, who was home spending her spring vacation, retured to
Ames last week.
Mrs. Pearl BURREL recently returned to Sheldon after a visit with her
mother, Jesse CHURCH.
Miss Ella DOOLEY of Fonda arrived a few days ago to see her brother, J.J.
DOOLEY, who has been very ill for some time.
Miss Elizabeth EAGAN of Ayrshire spent Saturday and Sunday with her cousins,
Misses Alice and Nellie O'BRIEN of this city.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John MURPHY of Sioux City a few days ago.
Mrs. MURPHY will be remembered as Miss Rose CORCORAN.
The Whittemore Champion says that L.H. WEGENER of Fairfield township arrived
home from Milwaukee Wednesday evening where he had been marketing five cars
of livestock.
Mrs. Bert LARMER, who had been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C.
JENSWOLD of Depew, recently left for her home at Galata, Montana.
Howard HUGHES arrived from Amery, Wisconsin, a few days ago. He will assist
his brother, Bert in the drug store during the coming season.
Mr. and Mrs. J.P. STEBBINS are enjoying a visit from their daughter, Mrs.
Hattie BAIRD, of Des Moines. She is accompanied by her little girl.
Supt. J.R. McCOMB was at Des Moines the last of the week.
Sheldon defeated Hawarden in a debating contest a few nights ago.
Ben GAYLORD and his sister, Miss Dot, were passengers to Mt. Vernon, Iowa,
Tuesday.
The Graettinger Times reports that Lars RASMASSEN was very ill last week.
His local friends hope he is better.
Mrs. Lewis PETERSEN and her daughter, Miss Myrtle, and son, Wallace went to
Clark Grove, Minnesota, Friday morning to visit friends.
W.H. SULLIVAN, who lives some distance northwest of this city, went to
Clinton Tuesday of last week. He will visit relatives at that place for a
short time.
Tom J. WHITE was over from Whittemore Thursday. He went from her to High
Lake to look after the cropping of his farm, which he bought last fall. He
visited Estherville, Wallingford and Graettinger on his way home. He took in
the big railroad booster meeting at Emmetsburg Friday evening.
Frank GOTCH downed another foreigner on the mat at Kansas City a few
evenings ago. It took him 23 minutes to win both falls. During the time he
was in action he secured $652 per minute, besides his interest in the moving
pictures. This means another Humboldt county quarter section for the Iowa
champion.
Thomas RYAN and Sarsfield DENEEN left for Chicago Tuesday evening of last
week. They will spend a few months in the wholesale house of Carson, Pirie,
Scott & Co. after which they intend to go on the road as traveling salesmen
for the firm. Both are bright, energetic, deserving young men. The Democrat
has every confidence that they will make good.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Palo Alto County, Iowa
30 Apr 1913
TOWN TOPICS OF A WEEK
John NEARY was up from Fort Dodge over Sunday.
Harlan SOPER was a Chicago visitor the last of the week.
Miss Mabel GRANGER visited Estherville friends over Sunday.
W.J. TYSON was a passenger to Goldfield Monday morning.
W.E.G. SAUNDERS was on the sick list a couple of days last week.
Mr. and Mrs. C.C. EGAN and family spent Sunday with friends at Ayrshire.
Nels SKOW has bought the E.S. GEORGE residence property at Graettinger.
Hereafter a bounty of $20 per head will be paid for old wolves and $5 per
head for cubs.
Tomorrow will be Ascension Thursday. It is always observed as a holy day of
obligation among Catholics.
Miss Grace WOLFGANG spent Wednesday and Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
TRIPP of Graettinger.
The annual convention of the Knights of Columbus of Iowa will be held at
Mason City May 13 and 14.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DOYLE of Great Oak Township have moved onto the C.P.
STILLMAN farm north of Emmetsburg.
John BIGLEY, who has been spending some time visiting his parents at
Graettinger, was an Emmetsburg visitor Saturday.
Miss Kittie BOICE, formerly of Emmetsburg, has secured a position with the
Northwestern Telephone Company of Minneapolis.
The Times says that A.J. SPIES has sold his block south of the school house
at Graettinger to Peter KNUDTSON. The consideration was $1,300.
John HIGLEY is making a number of improvements in his residence. He proposes
to have all the modern conveniences. He is entitled to them.
Miss Agnes JOYNT recently returned to Davenport. She will complete her
course for a trained nurse in five months. She is in Mercy Hospital.
The W.A. of Trinity church will meet at the home of Mrs. Earl BROWN this
afternoon. The program will begin at three o'clock. Refreshments will be
served at four. All are cordially invited.
Mrs. O.L. BECK, who had been visiting Emmetsburg relatives and friends for
some time, spent the last of the week at Estherville. She left for Chicago
last evening where she will make her future home.
D.P. MURPHY was a business visitor at Des Moines a few days ago.
Father McNERNEY visited Father DOBBERSTEIN of West Bend Monday.
J.J. WATSON made hsi usual business trip to Peoria the first of the week.
Ray McNALLY was up from Garner Sunday evening. He remained over Monday.
SCOTT & BERKLER report the sale of Ford autos to Leo MULRONEY and Ernie
STEENSON.
State Game Warden HINSHAW of Spirit Lake was in Emmetsburg yesterday.
Vincent KELLY of Dolliver spent Sunday with his mother and sister of this
city.
A marriage license has been issued to Anton C. GERGER and Miss Sylvia
HAGEDON of Ruthven.
Attorney Walt MILLER and T.J. McCAFFERY of West Bend were Emmetsburg
visitors Monday evening.
Russell HAGERMAN, who is employed in Mr. KNOBLAUCH's store, was a Des Moines
visitor the last of the week.
Mrs. SAUNDERS is still at Toronto. Her son Gordon is recovering very fast.
He is still confined to his bed.
Miss Mary MULRONEY left Saturday for New York where she will visit her
sister, Mrs. P.J. DEVLIN, until August.
W.I. NOLAN, who lectured in Emmetsburg a couple of years ago, is one of the
leading members of the Minnesota legislature.
Miss RILEY, superintendent of Clay county, and her niece, Miss LIVINGSTON,
visited Mr. and Mrs. E.J. HIGGINS, of this place Monday evening.
Local friends of P.C. LALLY of Denison will be pleased to learn he is
improving. He arrived home from the Rochester hospital some time ago.
Miss Eval LODES of Mallard was an Emmetsburg visitor yesterday.
Miss Josie PATTON has been re-elected principal of the ward schools at
Boone.
Frank LODES of Mallard will move to California. He has a sale ad elsewhere
in this issue.
GRAETTINGER.
Mrs. GAMMON was a passenger to Estherville Saturday.
Mrs. SMITH was here from Superior Saturday attending a Royal Neighbor
meeting.
Esther OSHER and sister Ruthe were at Estherville Saturday.
John SULLIVAN and wife were up from Emmetsburg Saturday.
Lible O'ROURKE was at Estherville Saturday between trains.
Mrs. Wm. BLOM was over from Ayrshire Sunday visiting her parents.
Mrs. Tom McDONALD returned home from Armstrong Saturday where she had been
visiting her daughters.
Gertrude MONTGOMERY and Miss CRAFT were passengers to Estherville Saturday.
Kate BARNHART returned home from Emmetsburg Saturday.
L.E. CRIM was at Estherville Monday.
Walter PETERSON was an Estherville visitor Monday.
Dr. ANDERSON was down from Estherville Sunday on professional business.
Chris LARSON came Monday for a visit at the parental home.
W.S. PARNHAM was visiting friends here Sunday.
Mr. OMONDSON of Story City has been the past week visiting relatives here.
John FAGAN was over from Ayrshire Monday.
Few Changes in Teaching Force
All of the high school, grade and primary teachers in the Emmetsburg schools
have been re-elected for the coming year except Miss FLOOD, who resigned.
Miss Jennie KELLY will succeed her.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
7 May 1913
TOWN TOPICS OF A WEEK
Hugh METZ was a Minneapolis visitor last week.
John BIGLEY was down from Graettinger Monday.
Miss Loretta MAHAN spent Sunday with relatives at Graettinger.
Mrs. Frank KELLY was over from Cylinder Friday visiting friends.
One of the BRUNDIDGE boys left for Moline, Illinois, Sunday evening.
Misses Pearl and Cora RICHARDSON were Estherville visitors Monday.
The Star orchestra went to Whittemore Friday evening to play for a dance.
Miss Hazel LINDERMAN spent the last of the week with friends at Cedar
Rapids.
Fred VOORHEES and Ira ERICKSON were business visitors at Graettinger Monday.
The American people are great banana eaters. The annual consumption is 60
per capita.
George APPLEBY, Jr., went to Mason City Friday evening to visit friends for
a couple of days.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred PARKS Monday. The Democrat extends
congratulations.
Mrs. T. SULLIVAN and little niece were down from Graettinger Monday visiting
relatives and friends.
Miss Rose LAUGHLIN came home from Davenport Saturday to attend the marriage
of her sister, Miss Mary.
Miss OLIVER, principal of the high school, went to Ruthven Friday evening
for an over Sunday visit with relatives.
Henry HELGEN was in Illinois the first of the week looking after business
matters. He visited Galesburg and other points.
Hereafter clairvoyants and fortune tellers will have to stay away from
Wisconsin. A new state law penalizes fakirs of this class.
Mr. nad Mrs. BLACKETEN returned to Estherville Monday afternoon. They had
been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.H. MILLER.
When one looks over the monthly bills on his desk he has reason to question
the truth of the statement taht all men are honest.
Dr. E.M. LYONS of Jackson, Minnesota, a veterinary surgeon, has opened an
office at Spirit Lake. He recently graduated from a Chicago veterinary
institution.
Mrs. James CURRANS of Ruthven was an Emmetsburg visitor Thursday. She is one
of the old residents of that locality. her sons and daughters all live in
the vicinity of Ruthven.
J.H. JEFFERS the well known architect, was quite badly injured a few days
ago at Lake Mills while inspecting a building. he lost his balance and fell
from the scaffolding.
Mr. HERSOM of Mallard was an Emmetsburg visitor Monday.
Mrs. Geo. OGERSBY left for Colfax Monday to remain for a short time.
Dr. F.W. LOGAN of Spencer has located at Fenton. He is an Iowa University
man.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. F.W. GILCHRIST Saturday. Their many
friends congratulate.
Mrs. DOWS, vice-president of the Ladies' auxiliary, will give an address at
the M.E. church next Saturday morning.
There will be a rummage sale next Saturday at Miss CARMODY's millinery
rooms. Choice articles for sale at your own figures.
John MENZIES went to Janesville, Wisconsin, Monday evening where he will
remain for a few days looking after business interests.
Mrs. FRAZEE and Mrs. ROBERTSON were over from Laurens Saturday. The former
purchased a fine tomb stone from GODDEN & BALLARD's.
Mr. and Mrs. A. SCHWINDT and daughter were up from Mallard yesterday. Mr.
SCHWINDT informs us that he saw a few parties planting corn as he was coming
to town.
"Queen Elizabeth", a four reel moving picture film will be presented
at the
Crystal Theater Thursday afternoon and evening. This is the play in which
Sarah BERNHARDT starred.
An addition is being built to the rear of the ZAHRNDT & JOYNT hardware
store. Tile blocks are used in the construction. A great deal of work has
been done on the main building since the fire in February.
Harry GODDEN was appointed postmaster at Hayward's Bay a couple of years ago
and he would like to get rid of the position but the department seems
reluctant to part with his services. He ought to take a civil service
examination to see if it will not do the business.
The members of the Emmetsburg school board are figuring on installing new
toilet rooms in the basement of the high school building. The new rules of
the state board of health will doubtless require a change from the dry
closet system to the water system. The improvement will probably cost in the
neighborhood of $500.
Mrs. RUPP was a passenger to Ruthven Friday evening.
James and Hugh MULRONEY were business visitors at Chicago the first of the
week.
Mrs. Clark ARMSTRONG came from Titonka yesterday to see her father who lost
his home Sunday night.
A few days ago while moving a large safe Dr. EASTMAN of Havelock had two of
his fingers taken off.
Dr. GALLOWAY of Estherville intends moving to Excelsior Springs in a short
time. He will make his home at that place.
Miss O'GRADY returned to Ayrshire Friday evening. She had been visiting at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.F. KERWICK.
A.J. WOLFGANG has now one of the neatest drug stores to be found in this
section of the state. It is needless to say he is very proud of it.
Fred SPIES of Graettinger was an Emmetsburg visitor Friday. He was on his
way home from Algona where he had been looking after business matters.
The suffragettes have declared war on the British government. They are
injuring their cause in this country as well as in England. Indiscreet
leadership will ruin any movement.
Mr. and Mrs. Gene KANE will move into the GODDEN residence just south of
Dell MURPHY's next week. They will not secure possession of their farm south
of town until next spring.
The Ladies Guild will hold a tea at the home of Mrs. S. SCHIRMER, assisted
by Mrs. WILHITE, on Wednesday afternoon, May 14th, beginning at three
o'clock. All are cordially invited to come.
Mrs. H.C. RICE and her daughter, Doctor Carrie RICE, returned to Wilton, New
Hampshire, Thursday evening. They had been visiting for several weeks at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. WATSON. Mrs. RICE is Mrs. WATSON's mother.
Leo HASSARD, a small boy, had his nose broken and one of his eyes badly
injured at Arnolds Park a few days ago. He was watching a ball game and was
standing within a few feet of the batter. The ball struck him in the face
with a terrible force. he has been in a very serious condition.
A.L. SPROUT, who was up from Nevada township Saturday, is stongly in favor
of the proposed electrification of the Rock Island line. He owns a fine farm
near Rodman which he bought a short time ago. He says he does not understand
how any farmer who lives close to the road can afford to oppose the proposed
improvement even though a small tax is asked.
WERE MARRIED TUESDAY.
Mr. Wm. KANE of Walnut Township and Miss Mary LAUGHLIN of Emmetsburg.
Mr. William KANE and Miss Mary LAUGHLIN were untied in marriage at
Assumption church Tuesday morning, May 6, Very Rev. P.F. FARRELLY
officiating. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Rose LAUGHLIN and
the groom by his friend, Mr. John JACKMAN. Immediately after the marriage
the contracting parties repaired to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Lot LAUGHLIN, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was served. Only the
immediate relatives were in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. KANE left during the
day for a wedding trip but they refused to tell our reporter of their
contemplated destination. On their return home they will commence
housekeeping on their fine farm in Walnut township.
The bride is one of the most worthy young ladies in our county. She has
resided in this vicinity since childhood and her acquaintances are her loyal
friends. Her parents are among the old residents of our community. They gave
her excellent advantages and she made good use of them. All are, we are
sure, glad to know that she will remain in this vicinity. The groom is a
prosperous, substantial, level headed young man. To know him is to respect
him for his industry, his courtesy, and his integrity. The Democrat extends
hearty congratulations to the newly wedded couple.
GAME WARDEN NABBED THEM
Joe GLEASON and Robert AYERS of Arnolds Park were arrested the first of the
week for fishing with a gill net on East Okoboji. The trial was held before
Justice PRICE Monday afternoon and in response to the threat that the
defendants would never pay a fine were sentenced to fifteen days in the
county jail. GLEASON later got cold feet and paid his fine of $15 and $7.90
costs.--Spirit Lake Beacon.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
14 May 1913
Their Twenty-Fifth Anniversary
Sunday the relatives of Mr. and Mrs. C.J. BERGER gave them a most agreeable
surprise the occasion being the 25th anniversary of their marriage. The
afternoon and evening were spent in social recreation and it is needless to
say that many treasured memories were recalled. Mr. and Mrs. BERGER were the
recipients of many fine articles of silverware and also an elegant dining
room table. Among those who were present from a distance were Mr. and Mrs.
M.B. KANE, Mr and Mrs. J.D. HIGGINS, Mr and Mrs. J.J. HIGGINS, Mr. and Mrs.
Frank McCORMICK of the Ayrshire parish and Mr. and Mrs. SLAGLE of Ruthven.
The other guests were from the local parishes.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
11 June 1913
A Mr. BAKER who lives in the northeast part of the county was a passenger to
Minneapolis Thursday.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. JOYCE of Long Beach, California,
Thursday. Their many Emmetsburg friends extend congratulations.
O. NELSON and W.H. PHELPS were at Orleans Thursday trying their luck at
fishing. Both are conservative gentlemen and we have no report to make on
their catch.
Eugene MULRONEY recently sold a quarter section of land close to
Worthington, Minnesota to Archie BRYCE of this city. Land in the vicinity of
Worthington is selling at a pretty high figure.
We are requested to announce that a barn dance will be given on the BUCHAN
farm some distance from Cylinder on the evening of Saturday, June 14. Music
will be furnished by the Star Orchestra.
John FLOODY of Pipestone, Minnesota, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
John GALLEGER in this city Sunday evening. He was on his way home from
Castalia, Iowa, where he had been looking after business matters.
Miss Emma JOHNSON is now in charge of music classes at Rodman, Graettinger,
and Estherville. She makes regular trips to the places named. She has taken
the pupils of Miss STONE who recently moved to Minneapolis. The Democrat
wishes her success in her efforts.
Mr. and Mrs. W.I. BRANAGAN left for Dubuque Saturday evening. They attended
the commencement exercises at St. Joseph's college yesterday morning. Their
son, William T. BRANAGAN, and their nephews, Glenn and Wade EGAN were
members of the academic class of 1913.
August STUDOR of Mallard was looking after business matters in Emmetsburg
Monday.
Mrs. Michael MAHER of Ruthven visited her parents in this city the first of
the week.
James SLATER and Frank J. HAND were at Borup, Minnesota last week looking at
real estate.
Major S.W. SMITH and David STARR left for Des Moines yesterday to attend the
G.A.R. encampment.
Miss Elizabeth KENNEDY, who had been teaching in the local schools, has gone
to Armstrong to spend her summer vacation.
Yesterday Editor Frank CARPENTER of the Estherville Democrat was appointed
postmaster of his home town. We extend congratulations.
Mrs. Richard McNALLY of Silver Lake township visited her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Myles McNALLY, in this city the first of the week.
Mrs. Paul SCHENDEL returned to Iowa City Sunday morning. She underwent an
operation in the hospital at that place and is feeling quite hearty again.
A change in the Rock Island time table recently went into effect. The north
bound passenger in the afternoon is now due out of Emmetsburg at 3:16 and
the southbound morning passenger at 11:04.
Miss Katherine DRISCOLL went to Ackley Saturday evening to attend the
funeral of a friend. From there she left for Dubuque to be present at the
commencement exercises of St. Joseph's college, which were held yesterday
morning. Her nephew, Earl McMAHON, was a member of the academic class.
A picnic will be held in the city park on Flag Day, Saturday, June 14. The
members of the W.R.C. have prepared various exercises for the occasion, such
as songs, flag drills, readings, games, etc. Every one is invited to attend
and to bring a well filled basket. It is hoped that there will be a large
attendance.
W.P. REINDERS of Mallard was in Emmetsburg Monday. Mrs. REINDERS and her
sister, Mrs. M. NAMER left for Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the early train. One
of Mrs. NAMER's sons will be treated by a specialist in that city. Mesdames
REINDERS and NAMER were also present in that city yesterday at the marriage
of Mr. REINDER's nephew, John SIMON.
Mrs. Daniel HIGGINS is spending a few weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Frank
McCORMICK, and her sons, J.D. and J.J. HIGGINS, of Great Oak township.
Thos. SLATER was at Des Moines the first of the week attending the Old
Soldiers' reunion. While there he will also visit a number of his old
acquaintances.
Charles BERGER is a delegate to the C.O.F. convention at Waterloo this week.
His son Carl accompanied him and will spend the week visiting relatives at
that place.
The Union Graders defeated the Fallow nine Sunday, 8 to 5. PETERSON Brothers
of Ruthven were the battery for Fallow. John DOYLE was on the mound for
Union Graders.
Mrs. STILLMAN and Mrs. W.H. MORLING of this city were at Iowa City the first
of this week attending the graduating exercises. Ernest STILLMAN is a member
of the class.
Mrs. J.A. CADY of Rock Rapids visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P.O.
REFSELL in this city Monday. Mr. CADY was an operator for the Burlington
company in this city 25 years ago.
The fire company was called out yesterday afternoon. An alarm was given for
the Second ward but the fire was extinguished before the company arrived.
The blaze was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Matt HENCHE. Little damage was
done.
A recent issue of the Minneapolis Journal contained a double column
photograph of Miss Ruby STONE formerly of this city. Miss STONE was to be
the pianist at a concert given by the women of one of the churches of that
city. The many local friends of Miss STONE will be pleased to learn that her
ability as a musician is so well appreciated at Minneapolis.
At a meeting of the board of education held Friday evening T.M. PRALL of
Avoca, Iowa, was elected superintendent of the Emmetsburg schools. Miss
Vietta BAKEWELL of Lansing, Iowa, was hired to teach music and drawing and
Miss Blanche V. TOOHEY of Manning, Iowa, will have charge of the sixth grade
work during the coming year. A number of other teachers are yet to be
elected.
Tuesday evening of last week we enjoyed a pleasant call from Postmaster J.B.
MARTIN of West Bend. Mr. MARTIN has for some time been anxious to be
relieved of his official duties but the new administration does not seem to
be particularly anxious to dispense with his services. He and Mrs. MARTIN
intend spending the coming fall and winter at Seattle. Their son is employed
in the printing ??? at that place.
Mr. McFATE, the liveryman, left for Flagler, Colorado, Monday. He will be
absent for some time.
Chas. STILLMAN went to Iowa City Monday. His brother is a member of the
graduating class at the Iowa University.
Mr. KERBER, who had been living near Canada for some time, is home visiting
his mother and other local relatives.
Mrs. John KERWICK, who had been here from Mitchell, South Dakota, visiting
her mother and numerous local friends, went to Humboldt Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. George BEATTY and family have returned from Canada. They have
also moved their household goods to this city and will, we understand,
make
their future home in Emmetsburg.
The graduating exercises at Iowa City began Monday. Among those from this
city who will complete their courses this year are Bert FROST in the Liberal
Arts and Ernest STILLMAN from the law department. The other students who are
in attendance are Alfred PETERSON, Earl GODDEN, Joy CROSE, John PFIFINER,
Wm. COONAN, Clifford MAYNE, Robert POWERS and Misses Alice RANDALL of
Emmetsburg, Catherine MULRONEY of Rodman and Lydia OSHER of Graettinger.
Lowell KELLER, son of A.H. KELLER of Weiser, Idaho, and a son of T.J. HUGHES
of Ruthven have also been attending school at Iowa City during the past
year. Clifford MAYNE and Joy CROSE arrived home the first of the week. The
other students are expected home this week.
Frank Hastings was an Estherville visitor Sunday
H.M. Helgen was a business visitor at Belmond Friday.
Miss Kate Scott spent Sunday with her sister, Miss Nealie, at Spirit Lake.
Dr. Kenefick of Algona was in Emmetsburg Monday on professional business.
The Gollmar circus was at Waterloo last Thursday. It is visiting many of the larger places this year.
The Women's Foreign Missionary society will meet at the home of Mrs. Linderman Friday afternoon. All are invited.
Mrs. W.J. McCarty was called to Geneseo, Illinois, last week to attend the funeral of her brother-in-law, who died at that place.
Mrs. J.H. Orivis of Estherville spent the last of the week with her parents and brother in this city. She returned home Saturday evening.
Hon. J.W. Cory of Spencer will deliver the Memorial address in Emmetsburg this year. The program for the day appears elsewhere in this issue.
A party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kane of Walnut township Friday evening. A number of our young people were in attendance. All report an enjoyable time.
B.P. Kenison was thrown in front of a drag near Mason City Friday while workin on a road and was very seriously injured. Some of his limbs were broken.
Ade Russell and R.S. Duffield were tipped out of their boat while rowing on Clear Lake Friday and struggled for several hours in the water before they were rescued.
We understand Father Dobberstein of West Bend has a fine new Ford auto, the gift of his parishoners. He is a tireless worker and his zeal and efforts are fully appreciated by his people. The Democrat hopes he will enjoy his machine.
The Rock Island train which runs from Ellsworth to Sioux Falls is known to the traveling public these days as the "booze flyer". Those who are suffering from thirst frequently take trips from points along the line to Sioux Falls where they can get what Bro Boyle of Whittemore enjoys during the dog days.
Mayor D W Cameron was down from Graettinger Monday afternoon. He recently returned from Des Moines where his son Alfred underwent an operation for appendicitis. The young man has been attending the Capitol City Commercial College. He is, we are pleased to note, able to be about again. He will probably come home tomorrow.
Mr. and Mrs. John Ellis were Estherville visitors over Sunday.
Mrs. P.F. Gylling was a Fort Dodge visitor a couple of days during the past week.
Mrs. H.W. Hahman of Tipton, Iowa, is the guest of Mrs. J. Reade Clark of this place.
Mrs. E.A. Morling and daughter, Miss Ruth, were Des Moines visitors the first of the week.
Miss Mabel Hughes of Ruthven visited Emmetsburg friends a couple of days during the past week.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Huer of this city on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Huer have now two boys and two girls. It is needless to say that they are very proud of them.
The Spirit Lake Beacon says that J.W. Williams, manager of the Lake Side store at Arnolds Park, is at his post again, having spent the winter with friends at Long Beach, California.
Mr. and Mrs. McClure arrived home from their Indiana trip last Saturday after a month's absence. They intended coming in their new auto, but they had to leave it at Mason City on account of the wretched condition of the roads. However, they report a good time.
Mr. Consigney, who arrived home from California Wednesday morning tells the Democrat that the spring season is very backward all the way from Emmetsburg to the Pacific coast. Even the California people are complaining. We have had a rather changeable winter and spring.
Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Paulsen left Monday for DeWitt, Iowa, where they will make their future home. They moved to this county a couple of months ago but they had to sell their farm on account of Mr. Paulsen's health failing.
Ed Kelly went to Mason City Monday evening to visit his brother, Will.
Mrs. B.E. Kelly and Miss Jean were over Sunday visitors with their parents at Estherville.
Quite a number of hogs and horses died in parts of Great Oak township during the past few weeks.
There are quite a number of hoboes on the road this spring. It is needless to say they are not looking for work.
John J. McDonald has commenced the section of a barn on the old Fahy farm now the property of J.J. Watson.
P.J. and Miss Josie Walsh left for Sioux City Saturday where they will attend college during the summer vacation.
Fred Scott was called to Milwaukee yesterday to see his uncle, Wm. Scott, who is dangerously ill in the Wisconsin Soldier's home.
Mrs. Dr. Corcoran, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Early, and other local relatives, returned to Rock Rapids Saturday evening.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Eagan Friday. The happy parents have since been receiving congratulations from their numerous friends.
Mrs. E.B. Soper and Mrs. M.L. Brown are at Cedar Rapids attending the Iowa Federation of Women's clubs. They represent the local Monday club.
Emmetsburg had one of the heaviest rains Monday that has been witnessed in this section for many years. At times it was torrential. It was not needed.
James Jennings, Jr. has been home during the past week. He recently spent some time at Estherville and Aberdeen, South Dakota. He will leave for Manly Junction next week where he will accept a new position.
J.F. Keller has decided not to go to Gettysburg to attend the semi-centennial exercises, but C.S. Duncan will make the trip. There is some other Gettysburg veteran at Mallard but we have not learned his name.
Rev. Thrush of Spencer addressed a meeting of the Congregational Brotherhood at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stuehmer Thursday evening. There was a large attendance. The gathering proved an enjoyable as well as profitable time.
Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Figler and little son came up from Grundy Center Monday to see Mr. Figler's mother who is dangerously ill. Mr. Figler had been engaged in business for himself since last fall. Grunday Center is quite prosperous.
Capt. J.E. Wiliams is putting up a $5,000 residence at Mason City. We understand he is enjoying a large practice. Dr. Starr is also said to be doing exceptionally well. The Democrat is always pleased to learn of the success of Emmetsburg's young men.
Mrs. Monroe Johnson and Mrs. Seaquist were Spencer visitors Monday.
Supt. Margaret Ryan is at Des Moines this week attending a meeting of the county superintendants of the state.
Fathers Kelly of Graettinger and Murtah of Estherville attended the forty hours' devotional exercises at Assumption church on Monday evening.
R.M.F. McFarland is up from West Bend attending court. He has been engaged in the real estate business at that place and has been quite successful.
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Were Married Last Evening.
Just as we go to press we learn that Mr. Elias Arthur Phillips of Graettinger and Miss Minnie Hardinger of this city were married last evening. Mayor Bickford officiating. Theyu will live on a farm near Graettinger. We extend hearty greetings to the newly wedded pair.
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Joe Antel Pleads Guilty.
Monday evening Joe Antel plead guilty of the charges against him. He has not yet been sentenced.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
26 June 1913
FOUR AWARDED DIPLOMAS
Commencement Exercises of St. Mary's Academy Very Creditable.
The St. Mary Academy commencement exercises held at the Iowa Tuesday evening
of last week brought out a large audience, and they were of such a pleasing
and elevating character that all who were in attendance returned to their
home with only words of praise for the general excellence of the program and
those who participated in it. The selections, "Better Be Good," by the
minims; "Beautiful Roses with Tableaux," by the intermediate grades;
"The
Old Minstrel," by the High School girls; and the "Cymbal Drill,"
by the
seventh grade girls, would, from a spectacular standpoint, have won applause
from the most critical audiences. The opening march and chorus and the
various instrumental selections were very creditable. The three part song,
"My Mother," would merit favorable mention on any musical program.
The scene, "A Conspiracy in Court" and the two scenes from "King
Richard
III" and the readings from Shakespeare by Misses Edna KERWICK and Mary
McNALLY showed the high character of the literature to which the members of
the class had been giving attention and the careful training that had been
given them both in elecutionary and dramatic art. The piano selection
"Erl-King," from Schubert-Liszt, by Miss Edna KERWICK, sustained well
her
reputation as a pianist.
At the close of the exercises graduating honors were conferred on Misses
Edna KERWICK, Mary McNALLY, Veronica NALLY and Esther WALDRON. Miss Edna
KERWICK was awarded a diploma for completing her course in music. Diplomas
for completing the eighth grade were awarded to Carl BERGER, Robert CARNEY,
George FLOOD, Basil McEVOY, John NORRIS, Joseph O'BRIEN, Cecilia AGNEW,
Mabel DALY, Laura JOYNT, Genevieve JOYNT, Florence KELLY, Teresa KELLY,
Florence KIBBIE, Mary McCABE, Marie MURRAY, Irene McMAHON, Eileen MURPHY,
Catherine McEVOY, Bernadette O'BRIEN and Georgina STEIL. The gold medal
donated by the Ancient Order of Hibernians for proficiency in Christian
doctrine was awarded to Margaret WALDRON. The gold medal for application and
deportment in the high school, donated by the Knights of Columbus was
awarded to Mary McNALLY. The gold medal donated by the Knights of Columbus
for application and deportment in the grades was awarded to Mary KNOER. The
$250 scholarship given by the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Iowa for the
best examination in Irish history was awarded to Catherine McEVOY. This is
good in any Catholic academy or college in Iowa.
At the close Father HUNT of Spencer addressed the class briefly on the
subject of Christian education. He congratulated Father FARRELLY, the
Sisters, and the Catholic people of Emmetsburg on the great zeal they had
show for the spiritual welfare of the children of the community and the
success that had crowned their efforts. Oweing to the lateness of the hour,
he did not speak very long but his remarks were to the point. He has a
pleasing personality and an excellent voice. The people of Emmetsburg will,
we are sure, be anxious to hear him on some other occasion.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto Co, Iowa
6 Aug 1913
NEWS OF TWENTY YEARS AGO
A Few Items Taken From the Files of The Democrat of August 2, 1893
Supervisor DUNN is visiting his sister, Mrs. Patrick JOYNT, of this place.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Peter O'BRIEN Saturday.
The fare to Chicago and return over the Milwaukee road has been reduced to
$14.25.
J.G. GALLAGHER informs us that he will give up the hotel business at West
Bend.
Last week A. WHITE of West Bend turned over his stock of hardware and other
property to a wholesale house in Dubuque.
W.H. VAUGHAN reports times very dull in California.
Judge and Mrs. CARR are attending the World's Fair at Chicago.
Most of the havesting is done. Oats and other small grain will be light.
Lot LAUGHLIN went to LaCrosse last week where he will take medical
treatment.
P.R. WELLS has the contract for the building of Martin MORRISSEY's new
residence.
Mr. TELLIER of Algona, a man of 63, is practicing to enter a five mile race
at Indianapolis for a purse of $2,000.
Sister M. Columbia of Fort Dodge is visiting Emmetsburg relatives.
Captain HARTSHORN had a lengthy article in yesterday's Register advocating
the nomination of Colonel ORMSBY for governor.
John CUDAHY, the Chicago pork packer, failed yesterday. His losses on the
board of trade in a single hour amounted to $450,000. Pork fell $9 a barrel
during the day.
George H. DAVENPORT was in Emmetsburg Thursday. He is now selling real
estate in western Nebraska.
S.A. EASTON has been appointed postmaster of Curlew.
Some of the readers of the Free Press have threatened to boycott Brother
TEED for crtiticising Presiding Elder COLE, who roasted the Catholics at
Spencer a short time ago. However, Mr. TEED refuses to retract what he said.
Five thousand men were laid off on the C.M. & St. P. system Saturday. Two
thousand were laid off on the Iowa & Dakota division.
Andrew MILLER and Susie YONDI were married in the Catholic church at West
Bend Tuesday.
A. ROGERS has sold his share of stock of groceries at Ayrshire. He will move
to Algona.
There is a new boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed BLANCHARD of Ayrshire.
P.F. MAGUIRE has bought the Alex ROGERS coal business at Ayrshire.
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Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto Co, Iowa
6 Aug 1913
MARRIAGE AT RUTHVEN
Mr. Roy Kelly and Miss Lizzie Wilson Were United Wednesday
A pretty little wedding took place at the home of the groom's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Jerry KELLY on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. when Rev. W.O. TOMPKINS spoke
the words uniting the lives of Mr. Roy KELLY of this city and Miss Lizzie
WILSON of Exira, Iowa. Miss Ruby KELLY acted as bride's maid and Peter
WILSON as groomsman. The ceremony was witnessed only by immediate relatives
of the contracting parties. A dainty wedding luncheon was served after which
the newly married couple accompanied by the bride's brother and groom's
sister departed by auto for Emmetsburg.
The groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry KELLY of this city where
he is well known. The bride is a sister of Mrs. August ANDERSON ans has been
making her home with her brother Peter WILSON, who purchased the old KELLY
farm north of town last year. They have many friends who wish them true
success in married life.-Ruthven Free Press.
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We notice by the Washington dispatches that M.L. EIDSNESS of Graettinger has
lost his position. He has been on the police force on the Capitol grounds
for a number of years. Congressman DOLLIVER secured the position for him. He
will be succeeded by a democrat.
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Near By News
Estherville Farm Brings $125
PERSON & PITCHER yesterday sold the J.W. COON farm, located three miles
northwest of town, to J.H. WILLEY, at a consideration of $125 per
acre.--Democrat.
John SCHULLER Has Fine Corn
John SHULLER [Note: spelled differently from headline above, not
transcription error] brought in a stalk of corn Saturday that measures
eleven feet. He says this is the average height in his field. This is going
some for this time of year.--Mallard Independent.
P. MALIA Invests in Minneapolis.
Mr. and Mrs. P. MALIA returned from Minneapolis Tuesday evening. While there
Mr. MALIA purchased a fine residence property. He says that he brought it on
speculation and does not intend to move there.--Ayrshire Chronicle.
Auto Accident Near Ruthven.
Joe NOLAN met with an auto accident on Monday night which resulted in a
badly broken arm. He had been to Spencer and on his way home attempted to
turn out for a team and turned too far, running off the grade. The car
turned over on him and it was some time before he was able to get out from
under it.--Free Press.
RUTHVEN
Three of the little children of Mrs. Henry CURRANS have been quite ill the
last week, but are reported much better.
Leon GORDEN of St. Paul is spending a few days visiting at the Stanley MEEK
home.
Monday morning the remains of William CALLAHAN arrived in this city from
Chicago. Services were held at the Sacred Heart church, Father SCHAEFER
officiating and the burial in the Catholic cemetery beside those of his
grandfather.
Dr. BALDWIN is on the sick list this week.
Frank SULLIVAN and wife autoed to Ruthven Monday from Estherville.
Miss Mary NEARY of Nevada township is spending a few days visiting Miss
Margie WASHINGTON of Highland township.
Mr and Mrs. WALTERS of Onawa are visiting relatives in this city this week.
Mrs. Fred DEAN and daughter were Spencer visitors Thursday.
T.J. BRENNAN and wife were over Sunday visitors at Estherville.
William COONAN and son and daughter, and John and Mabel COONAN of St. Paul
were calling on friends in Ruthven Thursday.
CYLINDER
S.S. HOWARD and wife left Monday morning for Fargo, North Dakota, where they
will make their future home.
Frank WELLS, daughter and wife left Saturday for their home at Paynesville,
Minnesota, after a two weeks' visit with relatives.
Miss Zola COVELL returned to her home at Curlew Monday.
Gus GORDEN and wife of Decorah, Ia., who have been here visiting relatives,
left Monday evening for Madison, Wisconsin for a visit.
Will WELLS was called to Janesville, Wisconsin, Monday evening on account of
the death of his wife.
Frank O'HALLORAN was at Rockwell City Thursday attending the races.
Walter DEMOUTH was home from Correctionville, Iowa, over Sunday visiting his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theo. DEMOUTH.
Mr and Mrs George HUGHES, and Mr and Mrs S.S. HOWARD were at Emmetsburg
Sunday.
Ronald GARD and wife, Fred STREIT, Miss HOVEY and Inez OLSON autoed to Storm
Lake to spend Sunday with relatives.
W.W. REID and wife, Mrs. A.A. JONES, Nettie MUNCH and Hattie JONES were
Emmtsburg visitors Monday.
Dr. and Mrs. J.W. WOODBRIDGE and family autoed to Okoboji Sunday.
Frank WELLS and wife, Mesdames Theo. DEMOUTH and Fank JONES took an auto
trip to Algona Thursday.
Ralph BUTLER and wife went to Spirit Lake Saturday where they will spend a
few days outing.
CURLEW
A son was born to Mr and Mrs James WHITMER July 30th.
Mr and Mrs. V.W. FISK, Mrs. Melvin FISK and Mrs. M. BRENNAN autoed to Ft.
Dodge Friday where they met M. BRENNAN and friend, Mr. GRANT.
Omro COTTINGTON was a Chicago visitor the first of the week.
MALLARD
The Misses Julia and Kate CROWLEY of Emmetsburg are visiting with their
sister, Mrs. Peter MULRONEY.
A new daughter arrived Tuesday of last week at the home of B.B. FRYE.
A letter from Alex PEDEN and wife, who left two weeks ago for Colorado
Springs to their son Clarence, of this place states that they arrived save
and were having a big time. They met Miss SAMMIN, a Mallard teacher, in
Mantou Saturday morning.
Geo GHERT and family returned to his home in Illinois Monday of last week.
They spent a few weeks here visiting relatives.
Mrs. Thos. DAWSON and children and Mrs. Chas KRIEG were passengers to and
from Ft. Dodge Saturday.
Glenn BROWN of Emmetsburg was a Mallard caller Monday.
Miss Elizabeth MUELLER who is employed in MULRONEY Bros. store is taking a
two weeks' vacation. Miss Hattie ZECH is employed in her place.
Mr Edward POWERS of Chicago who spent two weeks with his cousin, Edward
KENDALL, returned home Saturday.
Mrs. TURNER and daughter of Rock Island spent a few weeks visiting the
DRAMAN and WENNING families.
Mr. ANSINGER is spending this week with relatives in the country. Mr.
ANSINGER is visiting her daughter, Mrs. MOODY, who lives near Keokuk.
George CHRISTOPHER disposed of 160 acres of his farm without improvements
except some tile for $100 per acre. Adam SHABAKER was the purchaser.
The LOWE Brothers received a new separator Monday for their threshing
outfit.
Harry FORTNEY and wife have moved into the Samuel DOW residence. Harry no
doubt will feel right at home, his parents having lived a number of years in
the same house.
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Mr. GORDON, one of the pioneers of Davenport, spent Sunday in Emmetsburg. He
is traveling for a wholesale hardware firm. He is one of the state officers
of the A.O.H.
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Estray Notice.
Strayed from the Bright pasture west of Emmetsburg, three horses-one brown
five years old, weight 1,300, with one white hind foot; one bright bay two
years old; one brown two years old. All are branded. Will give $5 reward for
information that will lead to their recovery. W.D. DONOVAN, Emmetsburg,
Iowa.
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Good Piano For Sale
A Hamilton piano, concert pitch. Will be sold reasonable. Is now the
property of Company K. Enquire of E.F. MURRAY, Wm. RYAN or T.C. NOLAN.
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Factory
A few evenings ago Jas. AYLWARD showed us through the Emmetsburg Brick and
Tile factory, which has been operated steadily for several weeks. At present
their is a short delay caused by the failure of a shipment of shale to reach
the yard promptly, but work has not been entirely suspended. So far about 25
kilns of tile have been burned. There are about 10,000 of five inch tile in
each kiln. The quality of the finished product is excellent. Ten or twelve
men are regularly employed. We hope the company will continue to prosper.
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Went Into The Ditch.
Chris CONLON and a couple of his sons were our riding west of town Sunday
afternoon and while running at a high rate of speed the boy lost control of
the car and it went into the ditch, throwing the occupants out. They were
not seriously injured. The car was slightly damaged.
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Infantile Paralysis Near Fenton.
A little child of Mr and Mrs. George CARR, who live near Fenton, is reported
quite ill with infantile paralysis.
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We are glad to learn that George BOYLE of Whittemore was able to stand an
auto trip to Algona one day last week. We hope he may continue to improve.
Homer STRATEMEYER was up from Carroll the first of the week placing a
monument over the grave of the late John KERBER.
Dr. BALDWIN of Ruthven is reported quite ill with rheumatism. Hence his
partner, Dr. HOUSTON, is a very busy man these days.
Mrs. E.W. CARPENTER will return from Glendive, Montana, the last of the
week. Mr. CARPENTER was not able to secure a homestead in that locality.
Mr. and Mrs. J.B. JACKSON will leve today for Glendive, Montana to spend
three or four weeks with relatives. They have three sons living in that
locality. The Democrat hopes they will have an enjoyable trip.
William BOBLIT, James BURNS and Eugene KANE went to Chicago Saturday evening
with shipments of stock. We have been watching the Windy City dailies during
the past few days in order to keep tab on any late and interesting news.
Roy WHEAT was a passenger to Rock Valley Tuesday morning.
A marriage license was issued yesterday to John A REDDEN and Miss Verde
WYLIE.
Mrs. V.H. CLARK and children spent last week at the Fred CASSELL home in
Ayrshire.
Mrs. Frank KELLY and children of Cylinder were Emmetsburg visitors
yesterday.
The SHAW farm, two miles north of Grover, was sold a few days ago for $100
per acre.
Mrs. Fred THOMA and children of Mason City were over Sunday guests at the
home of Mr and Mrs. F.H. O'HALLORAN of this place.
A few days ago Ed CARROL's team became frightened in this city and ran away
damaging the buggy quite badly. No one was injured.
Mr. COLLISON and two of his daughters and Mrs. MORGAN of Carroll have for
several days been the guests at the home of Messrs. BOOTH and HILL of this
locality.
C.O. HARRISON of Rockwell City arrived in Emmetsburg the first of the week
for a few days stay. He has a good position in a barber shop at that place.
W.E. JACKMAN threshed out his oats the first of the week. The yield was
about 60 bushels per acre. We understand that it will weigh out 70 bushels
per acre.
Mr and Mrs. Harry CLARK of this place travel regularly with the Haag Circus.
Mr. CLARK owns a number of trained horses and gives daily exhibitions with
them. The circus will be at Spencer August 16. Mrs. CLARK is a daughter of
Mr and Mrs. John McNALLY.
Will McNALLY, who has been with the Sells-Floto circus for four years,
writes home from Winnipeg, Canada, that while showing in that city there was
considerable excitement that is not usually advertised in advance. During a
severe wind and hail storm the herd of elephants became frightened and
stampeded, knocking down the quarter pole, overturning seats, etc. Several
hundred horses belonging to the show became frightened at the noise made by
the elephants and they also stampeded. The spectators got their money's
worth.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
3 Sep 1913
The Waverly Hotel Has New Landlord
Mr. and Mrs. McCLURE and Mr. and Mrs. HARRIS have gone to St. Paul where
they will remain for some time. They have not yet made any arrangements for
the future but they will doubtless engage in the hotel business at some
other place. S. BARCO, the new landlord of the Waverly hotel, arrived in
Emmetsburg a few days ago and is already in possession. He conducted the
Ballard hotel at Fairmount for some time.
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A Blaze Monday Night.
Mondya night about 10:15 the barn on E.J. McEVOY's lot a short distance
south of Joe MULRONEY's was destroyed by fire. Herman ESSER, who lives in
the house, lost a fine $400 team of horses together with the harness and
some hay and grain. He does not know how the blaze started. The building was
in flames when he awoke. John McCORMICK, who had just returned from
Graettinger, gave the alarm but the building was almost destroyed before the
fire company could reach it. We understand Mr. McEVOY had the barn insured
but we have not learned the amount of the policy. Mr. ESSER had $300
insurance on his team. The losers have the sympathy of our citizens in their
misfortune.
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RUTHVEN
Mrs. Frank FITZGERALD arrived in this city Thursday from Hannibal, Missouri
for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McNARY.
Jas. F. NOLAN returned Friday night from a visit at Des Moines.
Jerry KELLY and wife left Monday morning for N. Dakota where they will visit
for some time.
Legrand GOFF was a visitor at Dickens on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Duer DELANEY of Winthrope, Washington, arrived in this city
during the past week for a visit with old friends and relatives in this
city.
Frank SULLIVAN and wife of Estherville spent Sunday in this city visiting at
the T.J. BRENNAN home.
Mrs. Mary RUPP returned on Sunday to Emmetsburg after a visit in this city
with her mother, Mrs. LEE.
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CYLINDER
Ralph BUTLER and wife attended the dance at Whittemore Friday evening.
Roy PETERSON has purchased a Ford runabout.
Wm. LITTLETON and Mrs. P.F. LITTLETON were Greattinger visitors Labor Day.
Geo. HUGHES and wife left in their auto for Annadale, Minnesota, Friday
morning. They will also go to Dakota before returning. Mrs. Frank JONES
accompanied them to Annadale.
Clarence DEMOUTH and Fred STREIT were Graettinger visitors Monday evening.
School will open Monday September 8. Miss GRANZO of Algona and Miss MARTIN
of Emmetsburg will have charge of the school this year.
Mrs. Theo. DEMOUTH, Mrs. A.A. JONES and Mrs. A.H. GARD autoed to West Bend
Saturday and visited friends.
Ralph BUTLER and wife took an auto trip to Dolliver Sunday.
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Terry SHIELDS was over from Ayrshire Thursday.
J.J. WATSON was a passenger to Peoria Sunday evening.
Herman MARKS was in Chicago this week taking in the sites.
Mrs. J.D. HIGGINS of Ayrshire is visiting Ms. J.J. McCORMICK of this place.
Miss Marie WOODS of St. Paul is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joseph MULRONEY.
Mrs. Mary CUMMINGS of Iowa Falls is visiting her sister, Mrs. O.O. WILLIAMS
of this city.
Mesdames KRIEG and BARRETT of Mallard were guests of Miss Margaret MULRONEY
a few days ago.
Miss Nell LAUGHLIN will not return to Lemburg, Canada, this fall where she
has been teaching. She will take a year's rest.
Mrs. Wm. DONAHUE of Independence township visited Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
MULRONEY of this place several days during the past week.
Mr. Hugh McLAUGHLIN, Jr., and Miss Nell M. KERWICK are to be married this
morning at St. Thomas church. Particulars will be given next week.
Dr. THOMAS is sight seeing at the Minnesota fair this week. He will go to
North Dakota before returning to see about the threshing of the crop on his
big Dakota farm.
Michael DOOLEY of Fort Worth, Texas, arrived in Emmetsburg Monday to visit
her mother and other relatives for some time. His wife and family came
several weeks ago.
J.F. NOLAN and son Cornelius and Mrs. Anna NOLAN and son Bernard were
Emmetsburg visitors Monday. They went from here to Graettinger to attend the
Labor day celebration.
Wm. TIPP of Toronto, Canada, is visiting his uncle D.C. TIPP of Graettinger.
He will also spend some time wieht the WOLFGANG and ALLUM families of this
place, he being a nephew of Mrs. ALLUM.
George H. BAKER informs us that the took in the K.P. doings at Denver in
August. He was absent twelve or fourteen days. He had a most delightful
trip. He took several side trips from Denver including the famous Cripple
Creek route. He thinks Denver is a beautiful city, but he found Kansas City
a more stirring and wide awake place. Crops in western Nebraska and western
Kansas are as dry as they usually are in this locality in November. The only
green spots to be seen are the alfalfa fields.
H.G. OELFKE is at the Twin Cities this week seeing the wonders of the big
Minnesota fair.
Wm. PENDER returned to Dubuque Tuesday evening. Mrs. PENDER and the children
will remain for some time.
E. MORTLAND started for the Minnesota fair yesterday with 13 of his fine
Shetland ponies. He will have them on exhibition during the week. After the
fair he will drive to Mason City and then to Algona. He intends
participating in county fairs at both places. Mr. MORTLAND raises a large
number of fine Shetland ponies and finds a ready market for his little
horses.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry GMELIN came up from Mason City Sunday and spent the day
with local relatives.
The San Francisco people will own their own street railway system. Will
they, when completed, allow the Japs to ride on it.
Earl BROWN arrived home from California last week. He reports a pleasant
trip, although the weather was very warm. However, he does not think the
people of California suffered much more from the heat than people did in
other parts of the country. Real estate is rather quiet on the coast this
summer on account of the unsatisfactory condition of the money market.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, Aug 27, 1913
Earl ROACH came up from Garner the last of the week to visit his parents and
other relatives.
Misses Hortense, Isabel and Winnifred MAYNE were at Ellsworth, Iowa last
week visiting relatives.
Mr and Mrs Charles SIEGELE arrived home from Charles City last week after an
absence of ten months.
The Daily Messenger says that Mr and Mrs Wm. WHITE of Mallard were Fort
Dodge visitors Wednesday.
Algona sent 103 passengers to the Twin Cities on the cheap excursion over
the M. & St L a week ago Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs A.W. WAGNER made an auto trip to Des Moines last week. It is
needless to say they were visiting relatives and sight seeing.
The Chronicle says that Mr and Mrs Robert BOWDEN have gone to Cherokee where
Mrs. BOWDEN will have treatment for her nervous ailment.
J.J. McEVOY of Fort Dodge visited his sister, Miss Josie of this city
Wednesday and Thursday. He travels for the International Harvester company.
The public schools of our city will open next Monday morning. Every pupil
who will attend during the coming year should be on hand promptly.
Keith EMRICH left for Iowa Falls Saturday where he joined his aunt, Miss
Ethel ROSS [May be ROSE], of Sioux City. From there they left for Denver,
Colorado, for a month's outing.
Agent SINN of Ayrshire tells the Chronicle that he is thinking seriously of
quitting railroading. He claims the hours are too long and the work too
exacting for the compensation he receives.
Frank R SHELTON is the new principal of the Mallard schools. The other
teachers are Miss Mayme NALLY, Nettie SAMMIN and Jennie AGNEW. Emmetsburg
furnishes a large number of teachers for our county.
Mr and Mrs FISK arrived home from Mason City Wednesday evening where they
had been visiting relatives. They were accompanied by Mrs. J.E. WILLIAMS,
who will spend some time with them and with other relatives at Curlew.
J.W. JACKSON received a letter from his parents last week stating that they
are well pleased with their trip through eastern Montana. Crops are fine in
that part of the state this season. Mr and Mrs JACKSON have a number of sons
living in that locality.
Mr and Mrs E.M. HUGHES of The Dallas, Oregon, intend leaving for Amery,
Wisconsin, this week. They will visit relatives at Stockton and Chicago,
Illinois, for a short time, after which they will come to Emmetsburg. They
have chosen a delightful season of the year for their long trip.
Thirty land seekers from Illinois and central Iowa were in Emmetsburg
Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. They had a number of joy rides into the
country but none of them invested. It is possible they were out for a good
time. Land men have often a difficult time determining who are really
anxious to invest and who are seeking free rides.
Mrs. James GALLEGER and Miss Edna arrived home from Pipestone, Minnesota,
Tuesday of last week after a visit of several weeks with Joe, who has been
at that place for some time.
A number of horses and cattle wre killed in Kossuth county during the
thunderstorms of last week and many hay and grain stacks were burned.
Mrs. W.E.G. SAUNDERS left Wednesday for Buffalo, New York to attend the
International Hygenic convention. Mrs. Governor CLARKE is also a delegate
from this state.
The W.A. of Trinity church will meet this afternoon at the home of Mrs. John
SCOTT, who will be assisted by Mrs. Wm. DUNIGAN and Mrs. Fred PARKS. All are
cordially invited.
Wm. FISHER mourns the death of his sister, Mrs. A.J. BENSON, who died at
Hinkley, Minnesota, last Wednesday. He has the sympathy of his many friends
and neighbors in his sorrow.
Those who travel in autos or buggies should remember that hte new law
requires them to turn out and give half the road to parties who are behind
them and who wish to pass by and go faster.
Mr and Mrs. L.H. MAYNE were at Storm Lake Thursday and Friday attending the
summer meeting of the Upper Des Moines editorial association. From there
they went to Sioux City where they spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives.
A straw stack near the home of W.H. GAYLORD just east of this city was
destroyed by lightning last Wednesday morning. It took considerable effort
on the part of Mr. GAYLORD, his family, and neighbors to save some of the
buildings on the premises.
During the severe thunderstorm of Tuesday evening of last week, Hans SCOTT,
who lives near Ringsted, lost his barn by lightning. Two horses, five cows
and a bull were burned to death. Mr SCOTT carried some insurance. We glean
from the Dispatch.
We understand that Ernie STILLMAN has located at Clear Lake for the practice
of law. He recently graduated from the legal department of the State
University of Iowa. He is a bright persevering, deserving young man. The
Democrat wishes him success in his new field of labor.
Mr and Mrs. W.L. LINDERMAN and Miss Hazel left for Clear Lake Saturday
morning where they spent the day with friends. Sunday evening they went to
McGregor where they took a steamer for Keokuk. They are attending the
dedication of the great dam at that place. They are having a most delightful
time.
The last of the week W.L. LINDERMAN and Harry PFIFFNER received a barrel of
water lily bulbs and seeds which they have deposited in the bottom of the
lake in the vicinity of Third Island. A number were deposited some distance
north of the island over twenty years ago by H.C. SHADBOLT. It is said that
they are still quite thrifty.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, Aug 27, 1913
One of our exchanges says that hogs are now so high that when they die their
obituary notices are telegraphed far and wide. A few people give more
attention to their hogs than they do their children.
We understand that L.E. RICHARDSON, who is at present living northeast of
Graettinger, has thirty acres of excellent potatoes this year. He was
recently offered $1,500 for his crop as it stands on the ground.
There was a big picnic at Clare a few days ago and Brother DALTON of the
Manson Democrat was the orator. It is needless to say that he gave a rousing
address and that he kept his listener's in the best humor.
The members of the A.O.H. gave a most delightful dancing party at the K.C.
hall Thursday evening. The Star orchestra played. Those who were in
attendance report that they had one of the most enjoyable times of the year.
J.W. COOPER, the Rock Island agent at Marble Rock, is under arrest at Mason
City on the charge of embezzlement. It is claimed that he has $800 of the
company's money. Elmer STEIL of this city has for some time been assistant
in the office at Marble Rock.
Eugene MULRONEY and P.F. CONLON have opened a real estate office in the
first building east of McCARTY & McCARTY's law office. They have already
made a number of purchases and sales. Both are shrewd, energetic, deserving
gentlemen. The Democrat hope they will make a barrel of money out of their
undertaking.
The daily newspapers report that thousands of fragments of the meteor that
passed over northern Iowa a short time ago were recently found in a field
near Albert Lea, Minnesota. They are from one-half to six inches long and
are scattered through the field for a distance of a mile or more. The
material is rock and is very dark in color.
J.B. JOLLIFFE recently sold his fine quarter section farm southeast of
Mallard to T.R. WILSON, the butter maker at the Mallard creamery. The
consideration was $125 per acre. Mr. JOLLIFFE owns another quarter section
adjoining the place. He will erect a set of buildings on it during the fall.
He is one of the older settlers of that locality.
The Rolfe Arrow says: "Mr. and Mrs. A.H. COOK and son of Down City and Mr
and Mrs Earl GREENE and two sons of Vail visited at the C.A. GREENE home
from Friday until Monday. They are making the trip by auto and went from
here to Emmetsburg to visit at the E.E. GREENE home. Mrs. COOK is a sister
of the GREENE boys and Mr. GREEN is a brother."
The West Bend Journal says that Father DOBBERSTEIN sold two cubs a few days
ago to a gentleman at Story City for $90.
Mrs. W.R. SCHIRMER returned to her home at Spencer Wednesday evening after a
pleasant visit with Emmetsburg relatives.
The Independent says that Paul BLEY of Rush Lake township has gone to Big
Sandy, Montana, to visit with his son, P.F. BLEY.
Rolland KING arrived home from Atlantic, Iowa, last week after an absence of
some time. His family still lives at that place.
John GALLEGER came over from Mason City last week to be present at the
marriage of his sister, Miss Mary GALLEGER, Wednesday morning.
Miss Lizzie McNALLY went to Garner Wednesday to visit her brother Ray. She
was accompanied by her cousin, Miss HERRINGTON, who had been visiting her
for some time.
Mrs. O.P. DOYLE and family went to St. Paul Saturday morning to spend a
couple of days with relatives. They made their trip in their Mighty
Michigan. They must have had a most delightful ride.
Thomas GALLEGER came down from Lake Park Tuesday evening of last week to
attend the marriage of his sister. He has a position in the Rock Island
depot at Lake Park. He has been in the employ of the company since last fall
and enjoys railroad work.
Mr and Mrs Peter PETERS of Lyon county own 400 acres of land worth $66,500.
Mr PETERS has nine sons and daughters and Mrs. PETERS has ten. Still, they
are not happy. Mrs. PETERS asked for a divorce, a division of the property
and $20,000 in cash. They were married six years ago.
At the summer meeting of the Upper Des Moines Editorial association, held at
Storm Lake Thursday and Friday, L.E.BLADINE of the Cedar Falls Record was
chosen president, J.E. CHRYSLER of the Odebolt Chronicle vice president and
Al ADAMS of the Humboldt Independent secretary and treasurer. The winter
meeting of the organization will be held at Manson.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, September 3, 1913
Will Enter Mt. Carmel
Miss Mary WALSH, daughter of Mr and Mrs William WALSH, will leave in a few
days to enter Mt Carmel to begin her novitiate for a Sister of Charity. She
will visit relatives at Mason City and Austin before reaching there.
A farewell party was held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs
Joseph MULRONEY for her before departure. Miss WALSH graduated from St.
Mary's Academy a few years ago and she has also been teaching. She is a
cultured and most deserving young lady. Her many local friends wish her
success in her chosen field.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
1 Oct 1913
T.J. HOOD was up from Ellington township Monday. He moved to that locality
from Clare a couple of years ago. Last year he erected a new set of
buildings. This fall he is putting up a fine corn crib.
David A McCONNELL, who lives near Osgood, will have a sale Tuesday, October
14. His quarter page ad will appear in next week's Democrat. Mr. McCONNELL
has rented his plow land and will take life easy.
Last Friday while out with their wheels tow of Mr. REIHSEN's sons had a
collision. Gerald was thrown to the ground and had one of his legs broken.
His many young friends will regret to learn of his misfortune.
Dr. Robert JOYNT of LeMars spent Sunday with his parents in Emmetsburg
township. He had his eye on a piece of real estate in this locality. He says
that average farm lands in the vicinity of LeMars are selling for $175 to
$275 per acre. He thinks there is good money in Palo Alto lands at the
present prices.
Messrs. SAUNDERS and SOPER have a machine on their big tract of land near
Britt that lays a mile of tile every day. They have a large traction plowing
outfit and it turns over the land as soon as it is tiled. They are making a
very fine showing in that locality. They are also making fully as
substantial and as expensive improvements on their large farm near Thompson
in Winnebago county.
James PENDER of Waterloo is visiting relatives in this city. The saloons
were closed at that place some time ago. However, there is an abundance of
the exhilirating beverage at Waverly, Denver, and neighboring places and
hundreds go away on trains and interurban lines every day and bring home
well filled suit cases. The merchants of Denver, which is but a short
distance from Waterloo, are enjoying as large a patronage as the saloons in
their town.
Frank MORRIS, who resides southwest of this city, has rented the Michael
FLEMING farm in Highland township. Edward BRADLEY, who lives on the place,
has rented a farm in Walnut township.
James GEELAN of Silver Lake township was in Emmetsburg Friday. He reports
the sale of the Tory KNUDTSON 200 acre farm north of this place for $100 per
acre. It is situated a short distance from Ruthven.
Monday a sister of C.S. and E.S. GEORGE of Graettinger bought a half section
farm six miles northeast of that place. She paid $90 per acre for it. We
have not learned the name of the man who owned the farm.
M.L. BROWN was at Des Moines several days during the past week. He reports
that the financial situation is considered by the bankers of that city to be
much more satisfactory than it was during the summer months.
Mrs. M.R. BRADLEY and Miss Josie McEVOY arrived home from Muscatine county
Saturday morning. They had been attending the marriage of their brother,
E.J. McEVOY, and remained for a few days to visit their new relatives.
Robert KETCHEN of this city hands us a smal box of heather selected from a
quantity that was picked on the hills of Peebleshire, Scotland. He will be
glad to give a sprig of it to any Scotchman who may desire it. The sample
received by us is covered with small purple bulbs resembling blossoms. It is
dry and hard.
Mrs. Wm. SHEA left last evening for Deer Lodge, Montana, where she will make
her future home with her sons Leo and Joe, who live at that place. They
recently built a fine new house and it seems that good looking housekeepers
are very scarce in Montana. T.F. also resides at Deer Lodge. The many
friends of Mrs. SHEA in this locality will regret to learn of her departure.
All will, we are confident, join the Democrat in wishing her health and
happiness in her western home.
Miss Belle McBRIDE left Tuesday morning for Rochester, Minnesota, to consult
Drs. MAYO regarding the condition of her health. She was accompanied by her
sister, Mrs. George STEIL.
Elmer E. HINSHAW, the state game warden, has received his new 40,000
capacity fish car and leaves this week for Sabula, St. Louis, and other
points to fill it. He will be busy during the present month distributing
bass, croppy and other fish in the lakes and rivers of our state.
Mrs. George WILLIAMS returned to Cedar Rapids yesterday after a pleasant
visit with her parents and numerous local friends. She was accompanied as
far as Livermore by her mother, Mrs. P.H. STEDMAN. The latter went to Fort
Dodge to visit her son, Sim STEDMAN, and family for a short time.
We notice that Governor CLARKE has appointed Emory ENGLISH of Valley
Junction as his private secretary. Mr. ENGLISH has been engaged in newspaper
work for many years and has served several terms in the legislature from
Polk County. He was in business at Mason City for some time. He is bright
and clever and is a good republican.
The state railway commissioners will inspect the Great Western and the M. &
St. L. depots at Mason City. Complaint is made that they are not much better
than cattle barns. While out on the trip the commissioners should be asked
to come to Emmetsburg and examine the Rock Island depot. The waiting room is
not large enough for a town the size of Osgood.
Mr. and Mrs. J.J. DOOLEY intend moving to Algona in about three weeks. Mrs.
DOOLEY's mother has a fine home at that place and she is alone. As Mr. and
Mrs. DOOLEY's family are small, she insists that they must come to live with
her. Mr. and Mrs. DOOLEY have made many warm friends since coming to
Emmetsburg and all will regret to hear of their contemplated departure.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
17 Dec 1913
It is claimed that more crimes are committed on bright days than during bad
weather. It is also said that school children are not so troublesome on dark
days as they are when the air is clear and the sun is shining.
Miss Bridgie MARTIN arrived from Cedar Rapids Monday morning to remain until
after the holidays. She has been attending the Cedar Rapids Business
college. Cedar Rapids air and victuals are very wholesome judging from her
appearance.
Friday afternoon John O'BRIEN and Mr. BAILEY, who lives on the Allen farm
south of the Burns bridge, had six stacks of hay destroyed by fire. The
blaze was started by a tiler who was working close by. An army of neighbors
were kept busy an hour or more fighting the flames. Had bere been a high
wind, dozens of stacks would doubtless have been burned.
Herbert BETHEW, the leading man with "The Sweetest Girl in Dixie,"
which
comes to The Iowa, December 19, is well known and has been featured with
several city attractions. His fine stage presence, brilliant acting and
careful attention to the dressing of the different characters that he
impersonates gains many friends for him in every city in which he appears.
Mr. and Mrs. N. SCHUMACHER of Ellington township have moved into their new
home at Mallard. They have been engaged in farming in the south part of the
county for 30 years or more and they have decided to retire. The Democrat
hopes they will enjoy the rest they propose to take. Mr. SCHUMACHER's place
will be farmed during the coming year by his son Joseph.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed WISHER left for Algona Monday morning. They will visit
relatives south of that place for a few days before returning to their home
near Iona. They had spent a couple of weeks in Emmetsburg visiting their
aunt, Mrs. N. ADAMS, and other local relatives. During the past week they
had been guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. SCHUMACHER of Ellington
township.
Charles JOYNT arrived home from Pittsburg Monday morning. He spent a week
visiting relatives in that locality. One of his aunts is a Sister in Mercy
hospital in Pittsburg. He stopped in Chicago for afew days on his way home.
His sister, Miss Lottie, will remain at Davenport until Christmas, when she
will be accompanied home by Miss Agnes, who is taking a course in Mercy
hospital for a professional nurse.
Adolph FIGLER came up from Grundy Center Sunday morning for a brief visit
with local friends. He reports that his wife, who has been ill for some
time, is not improving very rapidly. She recently underwent a surgical
operation in the Rochester hospital.
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Wanted To Carve Some One
Wednesday evening L. WEISS of Tara, loaded up on Minnesota whiskey and ran
through the streets with a razor in one hand and a big knife in the other
shouting at the top of his voice for some one to murder. A number of young
men lassoed him, tied him and sent to Ft. Dodge for the sheriff. When he
came to, he asked to be allowed to be sent home.